Wright State Headlines
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Jul 9
Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing
The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading
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Jul 8
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Academics
Nearly 1,900 students graduate at Wright State’s 2021 spring commencements
Wright State President Sue Edwards called attention to students’ resolve as the university and the broader community emerged from a fully COVID-impacted school year. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music acquires new pianos with grant funding from community groups
School of Music is working to upgrade its fleet of pianos that are used daily by music students. Continue reading
Learning curve
Wright State alumnus Kevin Leichtman highlights struggles, lessons of students in ‘The Perfect Ten’
The turning point came when Kevin Leichtman was working a minimum-wage job and decided to give school the old college try for the third time. Continue reading
Hope and healing
After a tragic loss, Wright State student and single mother Ashley Elking finds solace in learning
Earth and environmental sciences major Ashley Elking knows that a good education is the key to a better life and future for her family and herself. Continue reading
Future students can explore Wright State at open houses this summer
Future students and their families can learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider at open houses on May 8, June 18 and July 23. Continue reading
Fortune Education Hub names Wright State’s online M.B.A. program among the nation’s best
Wright State’s Master of Business Administration Program develops managers and leaders whose understanding and vision encompass the total organization. Continue reading
120 medical students to graduate during Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement ceremony at Wright State Nutter Center
After intense study and specialized training, medical students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine will be able to experience the school’s graduation ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
Surefire
Wright State English major Erik Madaus uses his writing skills to support firefighters, astronomy
Senior Erik Madaus is a technical writing and proposal support intern for The ONEIL Center at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State student coordinates blue hue for autism
Wright State has lit prominent buildings and entryways around the Dayton Campus blue to support autism awareness. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents streaming musical production of ‘Fugitive Songs’
Wright State Theatre’s online musical production of “Fugitive Songs” is available on-demand from April 30 to May 3. Continue reading
