Wright State Headlines
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Academics
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Wright State business alumna and award winner Beth Graves at the helm of Prime Controls
Raj Soin College of Business graduate Beth Graves leads a local manufacturing company founded by her father. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents the musical farce ‘The Gondoliers’ Feb. 18–27
“The Gondoliers” gives the students a chance to sing a beautiful and funny score unplugged and embody grand characters in a world of outlandish circumstances. Continue reading
University Libraries to host screening, talk on Paul Laurence Dunbar documentary
“Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask” will be screened on Thursday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m. in 441 Dunbar Library and on Webex. Continue reading
Path to Health Professions Day will introduce students to health care careers
High school and college students can explore health care education programs and careers on President’s Day, Feb. 21, during the Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading
Late Wright State faculty member Gail Moddeman recognized as part of Year of the Nurse Educator
Gail Moddeman was the first nurse to have a joint faculty appointment between Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music participates in international music clinic
Students from Wright State bands performed in a demonstration group during the clinic in front of an audience of about 600. Continue reading
Finding sanctuary
Wright State alumna Rishan Habte serves as a program officer at a major refugee resettlement agency
Wright State English alumna Rishan Habte is a program officer for economic empowerment at Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services. Continue reading
Wright State University Libraries to celebrate legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar: 150 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Dayton poet’s birth with a series of film, poetry, art and music events. Continue reading
Wright State dance majors will premiere original works at Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 11–13
Each of the 13 pieces presented during the concert represents the unique choreographic voice every dance major begins to develop in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program. Continue reading
WYSO Culture Couch: Wright State Theater will present Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Sweat’
“Sweat” helps us understand what events led to our deepening divisions of class and race. Continue reading
