Wright State Headlines
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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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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International Students
All in the translation
Longtime interpreter for U.S. troops in Afghanistan makes his way to Wright State
After risking his life as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, Zia Anwari is now studying at Wright State University. Continue reading
Workshop to focus on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in Dayton
Free March 14 workshop will focus on supporting Dayton immigrant entrepreneurs and making Dayton the best place for immigrants to launch and grow their businesses. Continue reading
Shadow of death
Wright State student leader fled native Iraq after attempted kidnapping of father
Fady Al-Banna is thriving as a student leader at Wright State, just a few years after his family fled his native Iraq. Continue reading
Wright State hosting delegation from Kazakhstan
Officials from the central Asian country of Kazakhstan examining civic activism and volunteerism in the United States will visit Wright State University this week. Continue reading
Wright State partners with Saudi university to create medical school modeled on Boonshoft School of Medicine
Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is expanding its global reach under a recent agreement that enables a new medical school in Saudi Arabia to get started in an innovative way… Continue reading
Wright State international student enjoys sharing native cuisine
Excerpt Thanks to Wright State University’s LEAP program, students from throughout the world are sharing their cultures — and their cuisine — with others in the Miami Valley. LEAP stands for Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes. One of … Continue reading
Researcher’s work with European Union gains international notice
Pramod Anantharam recognizes the uniqueness of his opportunities. His professors recognize the uniqueness of his potential. Continue reading
Wright State inks partnership agreement with English university
An agreement that promises to strengthen Wright State’s partnership with a university in Cambridge, England, and pave the way for research opportunities… Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate International Education Week
A study-abroad fair, an international potluck and other activities promoting the benefits of global education and exchange are planned at Wright State as part of International Education Week. Continue reading
Wright State to host English educators, formalize internship program for Student Affairs students
An upcoming visit to Wright State from high-ranking officials of an English university seeking to strengthen its U.S. ties is expected to culminate with a formal internship program between the two universities. Continue reading
