Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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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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Community Service
Giving back
Wright State students, faculty and staff learned about opportunities to give back to the community at the We Serve U Volunteer Fair. 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
MBA student Mandy Shoopman organizing tornado relief run/walk
The Dayton Tornado Relief 5K/10K Run/Walk Benefiting The Foodbank takes place Sept. 15 at Island MetroPark in Dayton. Continue reading
Amidst tragedy, Wright State grad student finds a way to give back
Brooke Evans, a school counseling graduate student, passed out homemade dog treats and offered pets and pictures with her dogs to raise funds for the victims of the Dayton mass shooting. Continue reading
Port in a storm
Wright State staff member Ashley Browning operates donation center for tornado victims
Ashley Browning, project manager for the SARDI Program, opened The Heartbeat to distribute goods and foods to those affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Continue reading
Back on their feet
The Wright State University women’s basketball team helped distribute new sneakers and socks to families affected by the recent tornadoes. Continue reading
Wright State employees distribute food, collect donations as part of We Serve U Day
It was all part of a July 19 university-wide service day opportunity for employees, who took a half-day off work to help the community without having to use leave time. Continue reading
Basketball assignment
Students at The Goddard School in Beavercreek got a rare chance to shoot, dribble and pass with the Wright State University women’s basketball team. Continue reading
Helping others
We Serve U is working with area nonprofits to respond to community needs with two donation drives on campus. Continue reading
Wright State employees given time to volunteer during workday
We Serve U Day provides Wright State employees and students an opportunity to collectively give back in one coordinated effort. Continue reading
