Wright State Headlines
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading
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Sep 19
Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day
Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading
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Sep 18
Nearly $3 million NSF grant positions Wright State to transform scrap metal recycling
Wright State is leading a $3 million National Science Foundation project that will use advanced technologies to help recycling plants turn scrap metal into new products while training workers and students in high-tech manufacturing. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Academics
Gary LeRoy sworn in as president of American Academy of Family Physicians
Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will lead the American Academy of Family Physicians during the organization’s 50th year. Continue reading
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ opens Wright State Theatre’s 2019–20 season
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Festival of Flight offers chance to have fun while learning about aviation
Festival of Flight will introduce attendees to many of the hidden gems of aviation-related resources in the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Business, cultural trip to Mexico broadens perspective of Wright State students
Eleven students participated in the Ambassador “How to Do Business in Mexico” trip to Mexico City, Puebla and Cholula. Continue reading
Fresh start
Wright State accountancy major Darrell Frye returns to college to pursue a new career
After getting laid off, Darrell Frye hopes a new accounting degree from Wright State will open up numerous job opportunities in the future. Continue reading
Culture curriculum
Visit to shrines, Hiroshima, family homes highlight study abroad trip to Japan
Wright State students spent two weeks in Japan as part of the university’s Japan Ambassador Program. Continue reading
Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement
Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Stop the Bleed
The Wright State College of Nursing and Health hosted an hourlong training session for students, faculty and staff to save lives. Two additional Stop the Bleed training sessions are planned for later this semester. Continue reading
College of Science and Mathematics’ Festival of Research to showcase talent
The Festival of Research will showcase Wright State student and faculty research and scholarship on Sept. 20 in the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building. Continue reading
Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading
