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
Wright State seniors and recent grads to exhibit artwork at Dutoit Gallery in October
Wright State seniors and 2020 graduates who were unable to participate in thesis exhibitions in the spring due will present some of their artwork. Continue reading
Racial Equity Task Force among Wright State initiatives to make anti-racism and inclusion a university priority
A grassroots coalition of students, faculty, staff and alumni is working on an initiative to confront racism and make anti-racist work a priority for the entire university community. Continue reading
Call to action
Wright State students and alumni support scholarships to promote equity and inclusion
Wright State’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and Retain the 9 Scholarship help support students from underrepresented populations. Continue reading
In Raiders we trust
The Wright State Alumni Association announces the 2020 Alumni Achievement Award winners
This year’s honorees are Steven Bognar ’86; Steven Adams, ’87, ’89; Joey Monda ’12; Carol Graff; and James Helton ’04. Continue reading
Alumni notes
Three outstanding alumni featured in the fall 2020 Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
On the right path
Jill Kingston ’01 opens nonprofit to care for babies exposed to addictive substances
After fostering two babies born exposed to addictive substances, Wright State grad Jill Kingston realized there had to be a better way to care for these children and their families. Continue reading
A hell of a ration
Donald McKinney Wallace, WWI, and the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918
When Donald McKinney Wallace enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1918, he did not expect to spend most of his term of service in the hospital quarantined in his barracks with the Spanish flu. Continue reading
Homecoming Week features virtual events and a drive-in movie
A talk by Eddie McClintock, a mixology class, trivia contest and a drive-in movie are some of the highlights of Wright State’s Homecoming Week Sept. 26 to Oct. 3. Continue reading
Alone together
As the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center celebrates 50 years, its founding members look back on a time of struggle and progress
The cultural impetus for the founding of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center goes back to the very first days of Wright State’s existence. Continue reading
Double major doctor-in-training
Brittany Urwin is one of hundreds of Wright State students who have benefited from a scholarship funded by a local business or corporation. Continue reading
