Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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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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Academics
Debut by Wright State graduate named one of top independent films of 2021
“Holler,” which was written and directed by Wright State motion pictures alumna Nicole Riegel, was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2021 by the National Board of Review. Continue reading
Honorary doctor of science degree presented to Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Abdul Wase in India
Abdul Wase, professor of internal medicine, received a D.Sc. (honoris causa) degree from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. Continue reading
Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine
Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading
Bear hugs
Wright State marketing student Callista Hess is the driving force behind Bears4Children’s
Wright State marketing major Callista Hess and her family run an organization that delivers personalized teddy bears to sick children. Continue reading
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
