Wright State Headlines
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Apr 9
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings
Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading
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Apr 9
ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza
Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading
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Apr 7
Turning injury into impact
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
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Apr 2
From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration
Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
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Apr 2
A lifetime of curiosity
A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State graduate researcher investigates durability of cardiac devices; reporting to FDA
Wright State biomedical engineering grad student briefed U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the progress of his research on the durability of pacemakers and other cardiac devices. Continue reading
Lake Campus building project will provide needed space for growing nursing program
The newest construction project at Wright State University–Lake Campus will provide needed space for the blossoming nursing program thanks in part to support from the Mercer County Health Care Foundation. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine holds graduation ceremony on May 28
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 110 medical students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2019 received their M.D. degrees during the school’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine to hold graduation on May 28
The class of 110 medical students will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Mentoring magic
College of Liberal Arts’ mentoring and CLASS programs yielding jobs, opportunities for students
College of Liberal Arts mentoring program connects students with professionals in the community. Continue reading
Base bandit
Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases
Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading
Medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award
The U.S. Public Health Service will recognize Stephanie Welsh, an M.D./M.P.H. dual-degree student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine pre-graduation award ceremony. Continue reading
Six incoming engineering students awarded Reynolds and Reynolds Leadership Scholarships as part of a multiyear gift supporting student success at Wright State
The program provides each student with a $10,000 award payable throughout the four years of their academic program. Continue reading
Wright State’s newest Fulbright Scholar heading to Iceland
As a Fulbright scholar, Derek Doran, associate professor of computer science, will teach and grow cybersecurity research at Reykjavik University. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association
Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading
