Wright State Headlines
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Oct 13
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
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Oct 10
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
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Oct 9
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
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Oct 8
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
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Alumni
Over 1,400 families received food assistance at Wright State’s Nutter Center
More than 1,400 households received food assistance at Wright State University’s Nutter Center during a mass distribution organized by The Foodbank. Continue reading
Family business
Wright State grads lead Young’s Jersey Dairy into a new generation
This fall, Wright State graduate Dan Young will pass the torch as CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy to his son, John Young, also a Wright State alum. Continue reading
A special type of ‘family medicine’
With three graduates, the Stefko family leaves a lasting legacy at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine
Three members of the Stefko family — Joe III and his children Jordan and Joe IV — share a special bond as Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduates, continuing a legacy of compassionate care and medical excellence. Continue reading
Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers
New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading
Five friends reunite in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine
Former College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Circle leaders Gabbie Ramos, Cassie Poeppelman, Hannah Baumgardner, Hannah Davidson and Rahul Shah will continue their shared journey as classmates at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Neurosurgeon earns Wright State’s Distinguished Alumni Award
Neurosurgeon Nicholas C. Bambakidis received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the Wright State University Alumni Association. Continue reading
Profitable pitch
Wright State grad used Wright Venture competition to kickstart successful roofing business
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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
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
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
