Wright State Headlines
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Jan 20
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State University settles civil lawsuit against WSARC, now doing business as Parallax Advanced Research Corporation
The Wright State University Office of General Counsel releases statement following the legal settlement. Continue reading
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Jan 12
Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship
A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading
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Academics
Graduation triumvirate
Siblings Melissa, Jacob and Joshua Ward graduated together as members of Wright State’s spring class of 2022
Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies were three times as special for the Ward family, who celebrated the graduation of siblings Melissa, Jacob and Joshua. Continue reading
Music man
Hollywood composer and Wright State alumnus Steve Hampton continues to support music students by donating recording equipment to the School of Music. Continue reading
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
Smart action plan
Scholarship gives electrical engineering Ph.D. student Thomas Beard research position at AFRL
Thanks to the Department of Defense SMART Scholarship-for-Service, Thomas Beard is pursuing a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and working at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading
Business driven
Raj Soin College of Business hosted a record number of participants at its summer business camp
Over 40 high school students learned what it’s like to work in the field of business during a residential camp hosted by Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr wins prestigious Jessie Bernard Award
The American Sociological Association honored Marlese Durr for expanding the horizons of sociology to fully encompass the role of women in society. Continue reading
