Wright State Headlines
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Feb 11
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
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Feb 10
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
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Alumni
Battle tested
Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success
Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Gary LeRoy sworn in as president of American Academy of Family Physicians
Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will lead the American Academy of Family Physicians during the organization’s 50th year. Continue reading
Festival of Flight offers chance to have fun while learning about aviation
Festival of Flight will introduce attendees to many of the hidden gems of aviation-related resources in the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Show off your Wright State pride during Homecoming Week
The celebration begins with the Homecoming Kickoff Party on Sept. 30 and concludes with the inaugural Festival of Flight on Oct. 5. Continue reading
Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement
Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Popular food trucks, local bands and a haunted trail among highlights of Festival of Flight
From local bands to a haunted trail to popular Dayton-area food trucks and flight-themed beverages, the inaugural Festival of Flight will offer attendees lots of fun activities. Continue reading
Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading
Plenty for sports fans to cheer about during Festival of Flight Oct. 5
Festival of Flight will feature Wright State Division I soccer, volleyball and softball teams, club football, the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team and a vintage baseball game. Continue reading
Former Wright State catcher Sean Murphy homers in Major League debut
Sean Murphy, a catcher for Wright State from 2014 to 2016, made his Major League debut for the Oakland A’s on Sept. 4. Continue reading
Politically correct
Special Forces, business, politics mark career of Wright State alum Colin Morrow
Colin Morrow, who received a master’s degree in international relations and comparative politics from Wright State, is a member of the Fairborn City Council. Continue reading
