Wright State Headlines
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Feb 27
Pancakes for patients
Wright State Miracle Makers held a fundraiser to promote Raiderthon and raise funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
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Feb 26
Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading
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Feb 24
Wright State students to present research at international cybersecurity conference
Wright State students will showcase their research at the inaugural IEEE International Conference on Secure and Trustworthy Cyberinfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics. Continue reading
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Feb 21
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State University expand longtime partnership
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State have agreed to further develop and grow the pediatric clinical workforce and enhance research to improve regional children’s health outcomes. Continue reading
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Feb 19
Wright State to help local teachers build knowledge of STEM fields
Wright State’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering will train local K-12 teachers to inspire students to pursue semiconductor and electronics manufacturing careers. Continue reading
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Academics
Curtain rises on national musical theatre winner at Wright State
Gretchen Shope, a first-year musical theatre major at Wright State, won the prestigious 2024 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress. Continue reading
Wright State celebrates Wright Brothers Day with hands-on learning and networking event
Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University celebrated the 119th anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. Continue reading
Active learning
Wright State’s Raider Active courses help students gain confidence and learn activities to last a lifetime
Wright State University students can register for self-defense, Tai Chi, basketball, soccer, weight training, yoga and karate and receive credits toward graduation. Continue reading
Wright State staff member Jonathan Lu honored with national Military Medic of the Year Award
Jonathan Lu, director of Wright State’s Center for Health Professions and a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, was honored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Continue reading
Wright Brothers Day celebrates innovative spirit, then and now
Wright State University will celebrate the innovation and entrepreneurship of its namesakes during Wright Brothers Day on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens new season with Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’
Wright State University Theatre opens its 2024–25 season with the thought-provoking drama “Our Town” from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Global learning
Wright State University sees increase in international students interested in studying abroad
Wright State University hosted a Study Abroad Fair for students on Sept. 18 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
New collaboration to benefit Wright State visual arts students, Dayton Society of Artists
Wright State University visual arts students will receive guidance and experience from local professional artists thanks to a new collaboration with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading
GE Aerospace career summit benefits Wright State electrical engineering student
Nathan McDowell, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Wright State, accepted a job offer after attending a GE Aerospace career development program. Continue reading
Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science speakers series features STEM topics
Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will launch its Dean’s Speakers Series in October with talks on quantum technology and women in engineering and aviation. Continue reading
