Wright State Headlines
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State University settles civil lawsuit against WSARC, now doing business as Parallax Advanced Research Corporation
The Wright State University Office of General Counsel releases statement following the legal settlement. Continue reading
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Jan 12
Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship
A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading
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Dec 18 2025
Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success
Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading
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Science & Mathematics
Betting on Baghdad
Wright State recruiting trips to Iraq bear fruit
Recent recruitment efforts in Iraq have led to graduate students enrolling in engineering, science, mathematics and liberal arts programs at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State hosting conference on advancement of women faculty in STEM disciplines
Wright State to host conference May 30 celebrating successes in recruiting more women faculty in STEM disciplines. Continue reading
Video—Blue beetle could be key to fountain of youth
It’s not a magical water source or a fantasy fountain, but Wright State University researchers may be close to finding a fountain of youth. Wright State researchers are on a mission to find the fountain of youth and it’s all … Continue reading
New journal highlights excellent writing by Wright State students
New journal shines spotlight on excellent student writing from Wright State’s Integrated Writing courses. Continue reading
Beetle mania: Wright State researcher investigates insect’s secret to long life
Wright State researcher Dean Rider is trying to learn blue beetle’s secret to a long life. Continue reading
Class of 2014 celebrates Spring Commencement
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its Spring 2014 Commencement ceremony May 3 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Video—Expert on DNA evidence speaks at YSU
Except DNA evidence is becoming more widely used and necessary in criminal court cases. Dan Krane is a professor of biology at Wright State University and is one of the world’s foremost DNA experts. He’s served as a witness in over … Continue reading
Wright State President Hopkins tells graduates that future belongs to those with college degree
Wright State President David R. Hopkins told graduates that the value of a college degree has never been greater and urged them to change the world with their skills and passion. Continue reading
Wright State community to celebrate NEC Building construction milestone with topping out ceremony
Wright State will mark a milestone in the construction of the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building with a toping out ceremony May 2. Continue reading
Breathing space
Student researcher Ellen Ricker’s work in the lab points to answers on respiration
Ellen Ricker, who is working on her master’s degree in anatomy at Wright State, is investigating how opiates stop a person from breathing. Continue reading
