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
Olympic games
Wright State student-athletes hosted 16 athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton during an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day. Continue reading
Comforting kids
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students, faculty and staff on April 5 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Lifting spirits
Wright State University students, faculty and staff made “Cards 4 Kids” for patients at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Breaking bread
The Longest Table created a discussion about the diversity of Wright State and how to ensure inclusion and justice for all. Continue reading
Perfect fit
Basketball players and coaches volunteered at the Life Enrichment Center to wash people’s feet and pass out 200 new athletic sneakers to those in need. Continue reading
Boonshoft Scholars scholarship recipient committed to serving others
Julia Hitchcock, who graduated with a degree in biology from Wright State in 2017, is the recipient of the four-year Boonshoft Scholars scholarship. Continue reading
Clinical assistant professor committed to fighting blindness in developing nations
Boonshoft School of Medicine’s Zaiba Malik has traveled to India, Fiji and Ecuador on medical mission trips, performing cataract surgeries and teaching local eye care providers. Continue reading
Warm gesture
Free scarves, hats and other winter accessories were provided to Wright State students at the third annual Scarf Frenzy. Continue reading
Watch: Motor City service
Watch: Wright State men’s and women’s basketball teams participated in community outreach events in metro Detroit last weekend. Continue reading
Watch: Licking stress
Watch: Hundreds of students played with two-month old puppies as a way to relax during Finals Week. Continue reading
