Wright State Headlines
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Sep 11
Wright State graduate students to support underserved Ohio communities through new mental health program
Wright State has launched a new federally funded initiative to expand the region’s behavioral health workforce, giving social work and counseling students the tools to meet the rising demand for mental health services in underserved communities. Continue reading
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Sep 8
Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts lawn party for students and community-involvement
The seventh annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of fall semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading
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Sep 5
Pioneering Wright State nursing graduate promotes cancer screenings among students
Mariah Jansing is the first student to complete Wright State’s newly accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the School of Nursing. Continue reading
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Sep 5
Wright State University Foundation welcomes three new trustees
Alumnus Jim Odenweller, graduate student Iwona F. Goodrich and public health student Eimaan Virani were appointed to the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
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Sep 3
Jason Massengill named to joint role supporting military and veterans affairs at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health
Jason Massengill, M.D., was appointed associate dean for military and veterans affairs and assistant designated institutional official at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and system liaison for military and veterans affairs at Premier Health. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State students to present research at international cybersecurity conference
Wright State students will showcase their research at the inaugural IEEE International Conference on Secure and Trustworthy Cyberinfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics. Continue reading
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State University expand longtime partnership
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State have agreed to further develop and grow the pediatric clinical workforce and enhance research to improve regional children’s health outcomes. Continue reading
Wright State to help local teachers build knowledge of STEM fields
Wright State’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering will train local K-12 teachers to inspire students to pursue semiconductor and electronics manufacturing careers. Continue reading
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Feb. 14–23
Wright State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” from Feb.14 to Feb. 23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State dance students to premiere original works at Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 14–16
The Emerging Choreographers Concert will feature new choreographic works from 15 Wright State dance students that push the boundaries of creativity and artistic expression. Continue reading
Wright State first-generation student bowls over obstacles
Wright State student Paige Patterson is thriving in her business courses, on the women’s bowling team and as an intern with the Athletics Department. Continue reading
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
Wright State students travel to Tanzania as part of global health exchange
After participating in an online global health exchange, Wright State students traveled to Tanzania over winter break to participate in hands-on clinical experiences. Continue reading
