Wright State Headlines
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Apr 27
Wright State celebrates revitalized campus gathering space: the Moat at Wright Plaza
Wright State celebrated the Moat at Wright Plaza, a revitalized outdoor gathering space featuring new water features, seating, lighting, improved accessibility and a performance stage at the heart of campus. Continue reading
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Apr 24
Free Community Health Fair offers vital screenings and resources to Dayton residents
Wright State medical students, in partnership with Premier Health, will host a free Community Health Fair on April 25 to promote healthy lifestyles and provide essential health services. Continue reading
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Wright State alumni play key roles in latest documentary by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar
From editing to filming to producing, nearly two dozen Wright State alumni played key roles in “9to5: The Story of a Movement.” Continue reading
Photo collection estimated worth over $4 million from well-known artists donated to Wright State
Stein Galleries received a donation of 873 works by well-known photojournalists and fine art and documentary photographers. Continue reading
Model UN wins awards at Dayton Model United Nations Conference
Wright State University’s Model UN team won 11 awards at the 28th annual Dayton Model United Nations Conference. Continue reading
Plowing ahead
Grounds Maintenance crews have been working around the clock to keep students, staff and faculty safe when they return to campus after this week’s winter weather. Continue reading
Police story
Wright State nursing alum Sam Lewis leaps into law enforcement, winning honors at a Tennessee police academy
Sam Lewis used the nursing skills he learned at Wright State in the U.S. Army, a heart transplant unit and hospice. Continue reading
Hitting the high notes
Honors and performances pile up for Wright State piano and percussion student Jackson Riffle
Jackson Riffle, who majors in music performance, has performed with symphonies and at music festivals, composed music and won numerous awards. Continue reading
Wright State testing wastewater to detect COVID-19 on campus
Sampling wastewater can help the university to catch infections early and prevent an outbreak of COVID-19 in the Wright State community. Continue reading
Year of the Ox
The Office of Latinx, Asian and Native American Affairs will welcome the 2021 Lunar New Year with a virtual celebration on Feb. 12. Continue reading
Wright State art faculty Danielle Rante and Jeremy Long win prestigious awards from Ohio Arts Council
Danielle Rante and Jeremy Long received Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council for their 2D visual artworks. Continue reading
Playing for keeps
Wright State alumnus Juan Muñoz finds success in New Mexico in social services and with Latino Outdoors
Juan Muñoz, who earned a history degree and M.B.A. from Wright State, combines his passion for the Latino community and the outdoors. Continue reading
