Alumni

A hell of a ration

Donald McKinney Wallace, WWI, and the Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Wright State Media Team

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

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Bob Mihalek

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

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Nicole L. Craw

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

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Wright State Media Team

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 →

Remote control

How Wright State faculty, staff, and students have adjusted to remote delivery of classes

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Jim Hannah

After CaTS and CTL created a roadmap for online learning, faculty members used their creative instincts to continue offering students a quality education remotely. Continue reading →

Running toward the danger

Two Boonshoft School of Medicine students rush to help communities in New Orleans and New York amid pandemic response

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Daniel Kelly

Wright State medical students Juliet Corcillo and Kyle Henneke ’14 found ways to make a difference in the first few months of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

A champion for students

Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, leads the charge in focusing on student success

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Kim Patton

For President Sue Edwards, turning around Wright State ties back to three pressing priorities: recruitment, retention and relationships. Continue reading →

Wright State to hold virtual commencement ceremony for spring graduates on Oct. 24

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State will hold a virtual commencement ceremony on Oct. 24 to celebrate Dayton Campus spring 2020 graduates and Lake Campus summer 2019 through spring 2020 graduates. Continue reading →

Learn about volunteer opportunities at We Serve U virtual fair

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Bob Mihalek

Students, faculty, staff and alumni can learn about opportunities to give back to their community during the We Serve U Virtual Volunteer Fair Sept. 9 through Oct. 9. Continue reading →