Wright State Headlines
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Mar 7
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification
Wright State is committed to advancing impactful research and supporting doctoral education that enhances health care outcomes, promotes public well-being and enriches student learning experiences. Continue reading
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Mar 6
Calorie competition
Starting March 3, Wright State University students, employees and partners kicked off the annual Spring Food Drive competition to support the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
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Mar 4
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.5 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late Mary L. Marshall Sidorsky, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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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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Academics
Getting down to business
Alumna Andrea Kunk supports Wright State while steering a high-tech, 500-plus employee company
Wright State University has a friend in two-time graduate Andrea Kunk. Continue reading
Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State’s class of 2021 celebrated graduation during fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10–11 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nearly 1,200 students graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., addressed the class, urging students, family and friends to savor the accomplishment of earning a college degree and to drive toward their next adventure. Continue reading
Millett Hall room honoring late Air Force Capt. Kevin M. Maguire rededicated
Kevin Maguire’s family also established a memorial scholarship at Wright State to support students enrolled in the Air Force ROTC program. Continue reading
Saxophone Festival draws aspiring middle and high school musicians to Wright State
Hosted by the Wright State School of Music, the Saxophone Festival attracted 40 local middle and high school students to the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Fine Arts Technician Landon Crowell completes sculpture installation at University of Dayton
Landon Crowell created an unusual optical illusion-like wall sculpture now on display in a hallway at the University of Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State historian Paul Lockhart elected to The Royal Society for Danish History
Paul Lockhart, professor of history, had been hoping to be elected to the society for at least the past 25 years. Continue reading
BBQ discovery
Wright State students produced a nationally televised commercial for a Dayton multipurpose sauce company
The students produced the commercial in collaboration with Wright State’s New Media Incubator. Continue reading
Nearly 1,200 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement
Wright State will hold commencement ceremonies in the Wright State Nutter Center for its Graduate School on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Barbara Fowler named to American Association of Colleges of Nursing’s Diversity Leadership Institute
The Diversity Leadership Institute features an intensive mentoring program in which participants develop diversity plans designed to drive excellence in their organizations. Continue reading
