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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Career Services helps computer science student Jacquelyn Smith land prestigious job
Wright State Career Services and the Alumni Association helped senior Jacquelyn Smith line up a job as a software engineer months before she graduates. Continue reading
Festival of Flight partners with National Aviation Hall of Fame for 2020
The Festival of Festival will celebrate the area’s rich aviation history by partnering with the National Aviation Hall of Fame by including Enshrinement activities in this year’s festival. Continue reading
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Wright State alumna Crystal Whetstone researching mothers as political force
Crystal Whetstone, who earned degrees in political science and international and comparative politics at Wright State, researches women’s participation in politics. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures program celebrates Oscar with Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar
Fresh off winning their first Oscar, Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar returned to campus to celebrate with students and faculty. Continue reading
Wright State alum Yang Xiao named Fellow of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Yang Xiao, who earned a master’s and a doctorate in computer science from Wright State, is a professor of computer science at the University of Alabama. Continue reading
Ties that bind
Wright State enjoys strong relationship with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have close partners in everything from engineering and medicine to neuroscience and music. Continue reading
Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar win Oscar for best documentary for ‘American Factory’
“American Factory” was developed when Reichert and Bognar served as faculty members at Wright State and involved numerous university faculty members, staff, students and alumni. Continue reading
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Wright State alumna Dorothy Carter working with NASA on performance in space missions
Psychology grad Dorothy Carter will give two talks at Wright State on Feb. 7 about her research and at the Women in Science Giving Circle’s 10 Year Celebration. Continue reading
Wright State University graduates co-chair ArtsGala 2020
David and Nancy Smith hope to attract a younger audience to the annual fundraiser
ArtsGala co-chairs David and Nancy Smith hope to build on the gala’s longstanding tradition of excellence and expand the event to an even broader audience. Continue reading
Liberal locomotion
Skills that come with liberal arts degrees resonate with many employers
Liberal arts students at Wright State learn skills such communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical judgment and real world application of knowledge. Continue reading
