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
Engineering for a cause
Sam Salchak ’17 uses his engineering degree from Wright State to design a life-sustaining washing machine for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Continue reading
M.D./Ph.D. student studies neurosurgery in Uganda
Phil Walker II, a first-year medical student in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, spent his spring break in March studying neurosurgery with a team from Duke University. Continue reading
Medical students volunteer internationally through scholarship
B. Laurel Elder Memorial Scholarship helps many Boonshoft School of Medicine students travel to foreign countries to volunteer in underserved areas. Continue reading
Stress relief
More than a dozen furry guests visited Wright State University’s Dunbar Library April 25 for Fuzz Therapy. Continue reading
Student-athletes hosts Olympians
Two dozen athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton took part in an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day on April 14. Continue reading
Student leaders recognized at Wright State award reception
Whether it’s by collecting scientific data, learning another language or contributing to the community, students impact the university and the community through their dedication to succeed. Continue reading
Summer trip to Jamaica will provide health care to poor
Many medical students on the trip are involved with the Global Health Initiative at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State’s Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity honored by Greene County
The Alpha Sigma Phi chapter was honored for its efforts to raise awareness of and combat sexual assault on and off campus. Continue reading
Chief Diversity Officer Matt Boaz honored by Greene County Prosecutor’s Office
Matt Boaz will receive the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office 2017 Community Service Award during an April 3 training session on combating human trafficking. Continue reading
Hundreds of Wright State volunteers take part in Project Linus marathon
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students, faculty and staff on March 22 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
