Wright State Headlines
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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May 18
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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May 15
For the record
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
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Academics
Regional Workforce Summit at Wright State’s Lake Campus connects students, employers and community leaders
Students, employers and community leaders gathered at the Lake Campus to discuss strengthening the regional workforce through collaboration and partnerships. Continue reading
A foundation of support
At Wright State, Faminaz Karazha ’20 found the support that launched her career as a health care administrator
When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading
Wake-up call
Wright State senior Lily Kaval channels narcolepsy experience into nationally recognized research
Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading
Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading
Three Wright State students win full year of tuition during Horizon League Championship game
Scholarship is a strong example of enhancing student success and engagement through unforgettable campus experiences
Three Wright State students received a full year of undergraduate tuition during a special promotion at the men’s basketball game in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Walking through open doors
Annette Clayton ’86 honored with Wright State’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading
Portrait of perseverance
Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student
Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Former Drexel University senior leader brings proven expertise connecting academia and industry
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
‘Only in New York’ comes alive at Wright State
Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
