Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Science & Mathematics
Bob Weisman – A Remembrance
Robert (Bob) Weisman passed away on July 2, 2014, at the age of 77, leaving a great void in the Wright State family. Continue reading
Leading the pack
Wright State faculty, staff and students hold top state and national leadership positions
Wright State is teeming with leaders who hold national and state positions and populate influential organizations in education, science, labor, health, athletics and the arts. Continue reading
Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building ushers in new art at Wright State
Bowling Green artist designs new installation to inspire those working in newest building on Wright State’s campus when it opens in 2015. Continue reading
New alliance will strengthen area, patient care
Excerpt Leaders of the Wright State University-Premier Health Neuroscience Institute and Dayton Children’s Hospital believe a new affiliation announced Thursday will help patients and strengthen Dayton as a home to neuro-trauma research. The alliance means a nearly $2 million investment … Continue reading
Video — “SAM” project could change the future of driving
Benjamin Ausdenmoore, a Wright State graduate who now works at Ball Aerospace, played a key role in outfitting a simulator that allows a disabled person to drive. Ausdenmoore and his colleagues at Ball developed technology that allowed a disabled race car driver to get … Continue reading
Wright State and Premier Health Neuroscience Institute adds Dayton Children’s Hospital, pediatric research to neuroscience venture
Affiliation positions Dayton region for neuroscience national prominence
Wright State Neuroscience Institute collaboration with Dayton Children’s Hospital will boost pediatric neuroscience research in the region and enhance pediatric care. Continue reading
Wright State’s Jared Shank receives state award for support of transfer students
Wright State staff member Jared Shank honored by state organization for his work with transfer students. Continue reading
Speedy recovery
Wright State grad Benjamin Ausdenmoore helps disabled Indy driver get back on the racetrack
Wright State graduate Benjamin Ausdenmoore played a key role in outfitting a racing simulator that allows a disabled person to drive. Continue reading
Doing one’s heart good
Students gain insights into cardiac function by testing revolutionary heart pump
A revolutionary heart pump provides invaluable learning opportunity for Wright State students to understand cardiac function. Continue reading
Wright State students heading to the Amazon Rainforest
Excerpt This summer eight Wright State students will be traveling almost 4,000 miles to Manu National Park, Peru for the expedition of a lifetime. Under the watchful guidance of Marcia Wendeln, professor of tropical biology, and Dr. James Runkle, students … Continue reading
