Wright State Headlines
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on résumés and interview skills. Continue reading
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Apr 20
Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership
More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Alumni
Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Community Engagement
Brandy FosterPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018-19
Brandy Foster’s dedication to her community has improved the lives of many and given students the opportunity to succeed. Continue reading
Class act
Wright State education alumna Ali England flourishing in her teaching career
Ali England, who has two education degrees from Wright State, landed her first teaching job within a week of graduation in 2019. Continue reading
Campus Recreation raises funds for students, honors graduates with Driveway 5K
Campus Recreation staff organized Driveway 5K to raise funds for students in need and honor members of the class of 2020. Continue reading
Wheel zeal
Wright State alum Kimiko Kidd picking up speed at an automotive magazine
She has degrees in environmental sciences and sociology from Wright State but works as an editor for an automotive magazine. Continue reading
Wright State alumni disease detectives work on coronavirus contact tracing
Alumni of the Wright State Master of Public Health Program are focused on contact tracing for those who have COVID-19 to minimize the spread of the disease. Continue reading
Two Wright State grads play key role in international study of Arctic Ocean
The research was largely based on a scientific cruise from Alaska to the North Pole in 2015 that included Wright State alumna Alison Agather and Katlin Bowman. Continue reading
President Edwards congratulates the class of 2020
I know we can’t celebrate face-to-face today, but I want you to know that we will celebrate face-to-face eventually. Continue reading
Schoolmates
Married couple Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy prepare for nursing and Air Force careers with degrees from Wright State
They walked down the aisle together and now Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy will pursue careers in nursing and military analysis with degrees from Wright State. Continue reading
Remote reality
Kristin Baughman uses her education and experiences at Wright State to adjust to remote working
Kristin Baughman, a 2018 communication grad who works as a digital content writer, adjusts to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Graduating African, African American students to be recognized virtually with Kente Stoles, certificates
After the annual Kente Stole ceremony was canceled, the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center found an alternative means to honor graduating students. Continue reading
