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
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
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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
Wright State School of Nursing celebrates Cameos of Caring recipient from Dayton Children’s Hospital
The Cameos of Caring celebrate exceptional nurses and raise funds for nursing scholarships at Wright State. Continue reading
Computer science grad Medha Karri applauds Wright Venture competition, urges widespread participation
Medha Karri created an app that enabled small businesses to do their administrative work and more accurately for Wright Venture. Continue reading
Wright State computer science student Alena McCain wins $10,000 in Ohio Vax-2-School lottery
Alena McCain got vaccinated because she wanted to get back to participating in clubs and other activities. Continue reading
Kurt Holden named Wright State’s director of public safety
Kurt Holden, a two-time Wright State graduate, rose up the ranks in the university police force during this 13-year career. Continue reading
Christmas for Kids
Wright State Educators Rising members are collecting new toys for the organization For Love of Children. Continue reading
Wright State professor Ulas Sunar wins prestigious NIH Brain Initiative research grant
Ulas Sunar, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Medical Imaging, received an $811,410 federal grant to develop a novel neuromonitoring approach for monitoring patients with acute brain injuries. Continue reading
