Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
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Jun 29
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
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Jun 28
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
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Campus Growth
Grand opening of extension to Andrews Hall at Lake Campus draws state government leaders
The 7,000-square-foot extension includes a new Library and Technology Center, the Nursing Simulation Learning Resource Center, a science education classroom and a science research lab. Continue reading
Lake Campus building project will provide needed space for growing nursing program
The newest construction project at Wright State University–Lake Campus will provide needed space for the blossoming nursing program thanks in part to support from the Mercer County Health Care Foundation. Continue reading
Shore thing
New lakeside apartments at Wright State’s Lake Campus big hit with students
Katelyn Richardson, a sophomore at the Lake Campus, wants to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing and then her master’s so she can become a nurse practitioner. Continue reading
Lake Campus opens new Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center
The new state-of-the-art facility will further cement Lake Campus’ role as a leader in agriculture education and the study of water quality. Continue reading
Lake Campus to open new Agriculture and Water Quality Center
Wright State University’s Lake Campus will celebrate the opening of its Agriculture and Water Quality Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. Continue reading
Wright State at 50
University hitting its stride at the half-century mark
Originally founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading
Wright State in the 2000s
Wright State continued to find success in the 2000s through financial growth and more student success. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1990s
The 1990s brought a growth spurt for Wright State, as the university opened seven buildings opened, three centers and Alumni Field. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1980s
Wright State University began to shine in the 1980s, winning several awards in various areas as well as creating its first mascot and writing its Alma Mater. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name
It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading
