Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Alumni
Official business
Wright State alumni, employees’ passion for athletics officiating is making history at every level
At least eight Wright State employees and about a dozen alumni currently officiate high school and college sports in the region. Continue reading
A love for literacy
Teacher and Wright State graduate Laura Simons instills a love of reading in her students
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored Laura Simons for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy Program at Wright State. Continue reading
Finding a sense of purpose
Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State
2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading
Designer partnerships
Wright State staff member Debra Radford is customizing a new career
Debra Radford is the owner of Designs by Dee, a three-year-old customized embroidery business that she started in the basement of her Dayton-area home during the pandemic. Continue reading
2024 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State University Alumni Association announced the recipients of its 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of Wright State University alumni and friends. Continue reading
Wright State music graduate Michael Bard plays Carnegie Hall, helps veterans with PTSD
Michael Bard, a Wright State music performance graduate and classical guitarist, performed a sold-out concert at in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. Continue reading
Wright State’s fall 2023 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State University’s summer and fall classes of 2023 celebrated commencement during ceremonies on Dec. 15 and 16 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
More than 900 students graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University honored 936 graduating students during its fall commencement ceremonies in the Wright State Nutter Center Dec. 15 and 16. Continue reading
Knowledge building
Wright State computer scientist Cogan Shimizu has a key role in designing a federally funded Open Knowledge Network
Cogan Shimizu, assistant professor of computer science at Wright State, will play a key role in providing access to a new network of data designed to help solve a broad set of societal and economic challenges. Continue reading
More than 900 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. for graduate students and Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. for undergraduate students. Continue reading
