Wright State Headlines
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Mar 11
A foundation of support
When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading
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Mar 10
Wake-up call
Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading
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Mar 6
Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading
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Mar 5
Three Wright State students win full year of tuition during Horizon League Championship game
Three Wright State students received a full year of undergraduate tuition during a special promotion at the men’s basketball game in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Feb 26
Walking through open doors
From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading
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Alumni
2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading
More than 1,000 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold its fall graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden selected for prestigious FBI National Academy program
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden will attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, joining law enforcement leaders from around the world to advance his training and bring enhanced safety practices back to campus.
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Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel
Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
Nearly 1,000 Wright State students and alumni attend fall Career Fair
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police
Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading
Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Dave Herick, instructor of teacher educationPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching
Ajani Ross, lecturer of physicsPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Physics Lecturer Ajani Ross’ innovative teaching and mentorship light up the classroom and inspire students to reach for the stars. Continue reading
