Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
Model of success
Wright State’s Model UN team continues tradition of excellence for 40th year
For the 40th consecutive year, Wright State University’s Model United Nations team won top honors at the National Model UN Conference March 24-28 in New York City. Continue reading
Hunger pains
Tony Hall, who spent his career battling world hunger, talks social change with Wright State students
He remembers the exact moment when battling world hunger became his passion. It was during a famine and still burns in the memory of Tony Hall, ex-congressman and former U.S. ambassador. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the Awards for Excellence ceremony April 2. Continue reading
Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching
Kirsten HallingPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018
Kirsten Halling is a role model of teaching effectiveness in the Department of Modern Languages and the College of Liberal Arts. Continue reading
Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement
Lee HannahPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018
Lee Hannah, assistant professor of political science, has had a tremendous impact on many students’ education. Continue reading
Homecoming
Wright State alum Hannah Beachler shares her new Oscar and her insights with motion pictures students
Hannah Beachler ’05 returned to Wright State to talk to students about filmmaking and winning an Oscar for her work on “Black Panther.” Continue reading
Communication in the Peace Corps
Calandria Tate, who graduated from Wright State in December with a degree in communication studies, is volunteering in Senegal as a member of the Peace Corps. Continue reading
Service in El Salvador
For the past six months, Megan McKarns has lived in El Salvador, working with families and performing mission work. Continue reading
Wright State pilgrimage focuses on Children of the Civil Rights Movement
Wright State students will make a pilgrimage March 5-9 to historical sites associated with the civil rights movement, while examining a crucial phase of America’s past. Continue reading
Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students
Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading
