Wright State Headlines
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Exceeding expectations
The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
Wright State U professor feeds students’ brains with academic analysis of zombies
Excerpt Many young people have an undying interest in zombies, so a southwest Ohio college professor focuses a class on them. Andrea Harris of Wright State University teaches “Zombies & Gender in Pop Culture.” Her spring class filled up rapidly, … Continue reading
Latino locomotive
Wright State’s Stephanie Patino-Garfias pushing hard for immigration reform
Stephanie Patino-Garfias, a political science and communication major at Wright State, advocates for the Latino community and for immigration reform. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts recognizes community partners at internship celebration
The College of Liberal Arts holds celebration recognizing the successful relationship of students and business partners through internship experiences. Continue reading
Apocalypse now
Wright State’s Andrea Harris teaches course that explores social significance of zombie films in pop culture
Wright State lecturer Andrea Harris teaches a course that explores the social significance of zombie films and television shows in pop culture. Continue reading
Wright State staff and alumni make ‘Forty Under 40’ list
Once again Wright State University was well represented in the Dayton Business Journal’s 2015 Forty Under 40 Awards. Continue reading
Wright State offering policing and investigation minor
Crime and Justice Studies Program’s policing and investigative studies minor emphasizes historical and cross-cultural perspectives, social justice, ethics and effects of court decisions. Continue reading
Wright State’s Model UN team wins delegation award for 36th straight year
Wright State’s Model UN Team received the Distinguished Delegation award and six Outstanding Position Paper awards at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
International students share poetry with campus community
Wright State University’s international students shared their culture by reading poems in their native languages to mark International Poetry Day. Continue reading
Marathon reading of Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’ expected to draw a crowd
A shared public reading of John Milton’s epic, 10,000-line poem “Paradise Lost” is expected to draw more than 100 visitors when it occurs on Tuesday, April 7, in the Student Union as part of National Poetry Month. Continue reading
Women’s History Month residency to feature trans activist and biologist
Julia Serano, a transgender activist, biologist and spoken-word performer, will visit Wright State March 24-26 as the Women’s History Month Scholar-in-Residence. Continue reading
