Wright State Headlines
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Jan 23
Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award
Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading
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Jan 22
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’
Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading
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Jan 20
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State business professor, Carnegie African Diaspora fellow authors University World News post
Tin by tin: Promoting African research and scholarship
Academics who recently attended the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) alumni convening in the United States deliberated on issues that are important and relevant for education in Africa. Continue reading
‘Veterans’ Voices’ series on WYSO features Wright State alumni, staff member
A veteran-to-veteran storytelling project, “Veterans’ Voices” is produced by WYSO and Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Debut by Wright State graduate named one of top independent films of 2021
“Holler,” which was written and directed by Wright State motion pictures alumna Nicole Riegel, was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2021 by the National Board of Review. Continue reading
Honorary doctor of science degree presented to Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Abdul Wase in India
Abdul Wase, professor of internal medicine, received a D.Sc. (honoris causa) degree from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. Continue reading
Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine
Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading
Bear hugs
Wright State marketing student Callista Hess is the driving force behind Bears4Children’s
Wright State marketing major Callista Hess and her family run an organization that delivers personalized teddy bears to sick children. Continue reading
Getting down to business
Alumna Andrea Kunk supports Wright State while steering a high-tech, 500-plus employee company
Wright State University has a friend in two-time graduate Andrea Kunk. Continue reading
Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State’s class of 2021 celebrated graduation during fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10–11 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nearly 1,200 students graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., addressed the class, urging students, family and friends to savor the accomplishment of earning a college degree and to drive toward their next adventure. Continue reading
Millett Hall room honoring late Air Force Capt. Kevin M. Maguire rededicated
Kevin Maguire’s family also established a memorial scholarship at Wright State to support students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. Continue reading
