Wright State Headlines
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Mar 20
Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’
Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Mar 20
12 local students win full-tuition scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State University, a proud sponsor of the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, awarded full-in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students at the STEM Challenge event. Continue reading
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Mar 19
Wright State alum, faculty member Adam Deardorff leads new ALS clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South
Thanks to the vision of Wright State grad and current faculty member Adam Deardorff, Premier Health’s Clinical Neuroscience Institute launched a new ALS clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South. Continue reading
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Mar 19
Traveling chalkboard inspires Wright State medical students to discuss death and dying
An interactive exhibit sparked deep reflection among Wright State medical students, encouraging them to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die? Continue reading
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Mar 19
Wright State baseball, Air Force bring Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic to Nischwitz Stadium March 25
The Wright State Raiders are gearing up for a high-flying showdown against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, March 25, at Nischwitz Stadium, as the Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic continues. Continue reading
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Social Sciences and International Studies
Energizing entrepreneurs
Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success
Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
New school structure will facilitate interdisciplinary learning and teaching in College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts has reorganized into the schools of Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences and International Studies. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr wins prestigious Jessie Bernard Award
The American Sociological Association honored Marlese Durr for expanding the horizons of sociology to fully encompass the role of women in society. Continue reading
Wright State alumna Amy Riegel named executive director of state homeless coalition
Wright State political science graduate Amy Riegel works to end homelessness and promotes decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all. Continue reading
Students in Archaeology Field School excavate 100-year-old family farm
Wright State students find numerous artifacts during excavation of 100-year-old family farm. Continue reading
13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list
The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading
Spring 2022 class notes
Meet three outstanding alumni who are featured in the spring 2022 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
Civil conversations
Political science major Austin Leist wants to make a career out of having civil arguments as a lawyer and possibly a prosecuting attorney. Continue reading
Gary Schmidt of Coastal Carolina University named dean of College of Liberal Arts at Wright State
Gary Schmidt is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University. Continue reading
