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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Student Success
International Education Week at Wright State to kick off Monday
Headlined by a visit from Selingo and his seminar, “A World Unbound: The Changing Nature of Higher Education and Internationalization,” the week’s events promote the benefits of global education. Continue reading
Wright State launches its ‘Rise. Shine.’ campaign with a flourish
View photos from the dazzling Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University gala at the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days
Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading
Wright State University announces $150 million fundraising campaign featuring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks
Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University promises to expand scholarships, attract more top-flight faculty and support construction of state-of-the-art facilities. Continue reading
Wright State to host ‘Funky Winkerbean’ creator Tom Batiuk
Tom Batiuk will join panel discussion on exploring serious topics like cancer in popular culture on Oct. 13. Continue reading
Book smart
Wright State students create libraries out of old newspaper racks
Wright State students turn old newspaper racks into miniature libraries to promote reading among Dayton youth. Continue reading
Student Health Services ready to help with seasonal illnesses
We’ve all seen and read the stories. Flu season is just around the corner; the mumps has returned to Ohio, a respiratory virus is hitting the Midwest hard, national coverage on Ebola has been non-stop. Continue reading
Enrollment indicators show Wright State serving more Ohioans, becoming more global campus
Enrollment overall — 17,356 students — has increased 1 percent at Wright State compared to the same time last year. Continue reading
President Hopkins describes efforts to create higher education model for 21st century
Wright State President David R. Hopkins addresses the university’s efforts to create a new model of higher education for the 21st century. Continue reading
Wright State launches mobile app
App available now at Google Play and Apple App stores
Wright State University has launched a mobile application that enables students on the go to check their class schedule and grades, make payments and learn about campus events. Continue reading
