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
Wright State scientists receive American Lung Association Discovery grant to advance lung cancer research
Weiwen Long, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, and Marion Morel, a postdoctoral researcher, are studying non-small cell lung cancer. Continue reading
Explore the Wright State woods at annual Runkle Woods Symposium
The Runkle Woods Symposium is an opportunity to explore the Wright State woods with faculty, staff and students who are involved in research and creative projects. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents regional premiere of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’
Wright State Theatre will present “Circle Mirror Transformation,” by Annie Baker, from Nov. 19–21 and Dec. 3-5 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Doc Night showcases documentary films by Wright State students
Doc Night showcases the best short student documentaries from the Documentary Semester of the junior year. Continue reading
Clockwork
Wright State business grads Carlos Estrada and Hannah Jones launch a Bitcoin wristwatch start-up
Carlos Estrada and Hannah Jones credit international business courses in the Raj Soin College of Business for inspiring their watch company. Continue reading
Wright State announces committee to oversee provost search
The university’s goal is to complete the search process in time to allow the next provost can join Wright State no later than the start of the Fall 2022 Semester. Continue reading
Book season
English faculty member Erin Flanagan publishes her first novel, with a second on the way
After releasing two short story collections, Erin Flanagan, a professor of English language and literatures at Wright State, published “Deer Season” earlier this fall. Continue reading
Fast acting
Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading
Wright State wind bands return to Schuster Hall stage for Nov. 18 concert
The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will premiere two new works during their first full concert in more than 18 months. Continue reading
Cannon carpenter
Wright State alumnus Jared Shank restores a World War I cannon in his hometown
Jared Shank restored a World War I cannon that had been part of a veterans memorial in St. Paris. Continue reading
