Wright State Headlines
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May 11
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
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May 7
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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May 7
The art of medicine
John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years after the initial process began, the Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability organization officially welcomed a new pollinator garden to campus. Continue reading
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Nearly 1,500 students to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Wright State will hold its spring 2024 graduate ceremony on Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate ceremony on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Difficult conversations
Traveling chalkboard at Wright State inspires reflection and discussions about dying
An interactive exhibit at Wright State has encouraged students to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die? Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
The nine projects that received Students First funding will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
Cosmic collection
Young artists display solar eclipse artwork at Wright State’s Creative Art Center
Over 200 Mini University preschool students participated in an art project to raise excitement and awareness for the total solar eclipse. Continue reading
Healthy competition
Wright State students compete for startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition
A business idea to produce healthy snacks that are not overly engineered is the winner of the 2024 Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
Wright State’s annual Spring Dance Concert showcases region’s vibrant dance community
Wright State’s Spring Dance Concert will feature 26 dance majors performing seven diverse and dynamic pieces April 18–21 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Artwork by graduating Wright State fine arts students graces walls of Stein Galleries
The annual Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by 16 graduating fine arts students, is on display in the Stein Galleries through April 27. Continue reading
A walk in the woods with Wright State biologist Don Cipollini
Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences at Wright State, explores the natural world in his cable access and YouTube series “The Naturalist with Don Cipollini.” Continue reading
A sight to see
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together to witness the solar eclipse
The Wright State University community celebrated a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on the Dayton and Lake campuses on April 8. Continue reading
Community minded
Wright State student trustee and Wright-Patt Credit Union scholarship recipient Madisyn Crabtree reflects on the power of community to change lives
Madisyn Crabtree, a marketing major and student leader at Wright State, is driven by a passion for community and a sense of belonging. Continue reading
