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
Free skin cancer screening event set for May 6-10
As part of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings the week of May 6-10. Continue reading
Dynamic Duo
Wright State University’s first female president and provost share their thoughts on being women leaders in higher education and their hopes for Wright State’s future
President Cheryl B. Schrader and Provost Susan Edwards are blazing trails at Wright State. Continue reading
ArtsGala at 20
Wright State’s premier arts event and fundraiser celebrates 20th year in April
Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised more than $2.7 million in arts scholarships, equaling 765 individual scholarships provided for students Continue reading
Photo opportunity
Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits. Continue reading
World power
Wright State political scientist Vaughn Shannon elected president of Dayton Council on World Affairs
Shannon says his calling is to make sure citizens are educated on international affairs so they can make informed choices. Continue reading
Wright State nursing educator Sherry Farra receives national award in the field of disaster nursing
The American Nurses Credentialing Center has selected nursing educator Sherry Farra for its Certified Nurse Award in the National Healthcare Disaster Professional category. Continue reading
World class
A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading
Four-way speeches
Wright State has hosted the District 6670 Rotary Club four-way speech competition since 2013. Continue reading
State Department names Wright State among institutions with highest growth in education abroad
Wright State was recognized for its efforts to support study abroad opportunities for students with disabilities through the Gilman International Scholarship Program. Continue reading
SolidWorks certification exam now being offered at College of Engineering and Computer Science
Getting certified in 3D modeling software widely used in industry is available for the first time to students in a class in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
