Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Wright State University launches Strategic Plan 2030 to advance student success, enhance role as regional economic driver
Wright State launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that advances student success, strengthens collaborative partnerships and enhances its role as a driver of economic vitality in the region. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Pete and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students
Pete and Pam Julian included Wright State in their estate plan, creating endowed scholarships in athletics, business, nursing and fine and performing arts. Continue reading
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Alumni
A positive force of energy
Wright State grad student Kelly Lynn Gibson releases book on wellness and women’s empowerment
Kelly Lynn Gibson is a leadership development grad student at Wright State, a mother of four, health coach and fitness professional, head of a company promoting well-being and an author. Continue reading
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Arriving on the scene
Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading
At your service
Wright State alumnus Tom Thompson founds a nonprofit to help the immigrant community with critical needs
Wright State M.P.A. grad Tom Thompson has served in the Air Force, in municipal government, in law enforcement and operates a nonprofit that serves the region’s immigrant community. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine professor and alum recognized with International Education Award
Katharine Conway, director of medical education for the Department of Family Medicine, was recognized by the University Center for International Education during International Education Week. Continue reading
Wright State playing major role in virtual TEDxDayton 2020 by hosting filming and providing speakers
Four people with Wright State connections, including two faculty members, will speak during TEDxDayton 2020. Continue reading
Just a Pair of Shoes
Young students in need benefit from a nonprofit started by Wright State marketing alum Matt Cline
Marketing graduate Matt Cline runs his own shoe company and a nonprofit organization that provides new shoes to schoolchildren in need. Continue reading
Investing in the future
Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Lisa and Vercie Lark’s scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college. Continue reading
Raidersgiving will offer to-go meals this Thanksgiving
Students, staff, faculty and alumni can request up to four Thanksgiving meals, which will ready for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Continue reading
Wright State theatre grad Joey Monda nominated for two Tony Awards
2012 graduate Joey Monda received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Play as producer of “Slave Play” and “The Inheritance.” Continue reading
