Wright State Headlines
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Apr 15
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
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Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
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Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
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Medical Students
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate embraces role of trailblazer
Olatunde Bashorun is the first African American male student from the Boonshoft School of Medicine to match into a competitive integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program. Continue reading
118 students receive medical degrees during Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine graduation
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 118 medical students received their medical degrees from Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine during a graduation ceremony on April 28. Continue reading
Wright State University and Premier Health more closely align operations, creating a transformational partnership
Wright State University’s partnership with Premier Health prioritizes producing more clinicians, nurses and other health care providers; spurring new research opportunities; and providing patients better access to vital medical care closer to home. Continue reading
118 medical students to graduate from Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine April 28
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine will hold its spring 2024 graduation ceremony on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Graduating Boonshoft School of Medicine students learn where they will pursue residency training at 2024 Match Day celebration
A graduating class of 119 Wright State medical students learned where they will complete residency training and in what field after receiving their medical degrees. Continue reading
Wright State University, Premier Health take affiliation to next level
Wright State and Premier Health will build upon their existing affiliation agreement and further align their operations to advance academic medicine, improve community health, and bolster workforce and economic development across the region. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students organize wellness clinics for local Latino community
Medical students in the Wright State Latino Medical Student Association are staffing wellness clinics for area Latino communities. Continue reading
Wright State medical students to host inaugural Community Health Fair
Wright State medical students will provide free health screenings at the inaugural Boonshoft School of Medicine Community Health Fair on May 6 at the Hope Center. Continue reading
107 students receive medical degrees during Boonshoft School of Medicine graduation
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 107 Wright State medical students received their medical degrees during graduation on April 30. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students named to leadership positions with national medical student organization
Annelise Silva was named national president-elect and Adjoa Cofie was named national vice president of programming and development of the American Medical Student Association. Continue reading
