Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Award
Kevin Purcell is the fifth Boonshoft School of Medicine student to receive the American Medical Association Foundation award since 2012. Continue reading
Theme and interest housing in demand by Wright State freshmen
Interest by freshmen in themed housing options motivated Residence Life and Housing to restructure and expand its themed housing communities. Continue reading
Melissa Flagg to headline 2016 Women in STEMM Leadership Institute Research Symposium at Wright State
The Oct. 21 Women in STEMM Leadership Institute Research Symposium at Wright State highlights work being done by women in STEMM across the Dayton region. Continue reading
Wright State engineering students install X-ray room at hospital in the African nation of Malawi
A team of Wright State engineering students installed an X-ray room at a hospital in Malawi as part of a series of efforts to help improve health care in the tiny African nation. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine offers three new certificate programs in global health, public health
The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is offering the four certificate programs. Continue reading
Construction of $25 million consolidated STEM facility near Wright State’s Lake Campus wins voter approval
Tri Star, which is offered to high school juniors and seniors, plans to work with Lake Campus officials to create programs the students can continue in college. Continue reading
Tip of the hat
Wright State’s Nathan Balasubramanian takes student service to a lofty level
Nathan Balasubramanian is involved in numerous campus activities, including the Student Government Association, while working toward two graduate degrees. Continue reading
Game changer
Wright State alum Michael Kraack '99 makes his mark in video game industry
Wright State grad turns a computer science degree and love for gaming into a software engineering career, working on games played by millions of people. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine interdisciplinary team awarded grant to enhance curriculum, expand medical training program
The Boonshoft School of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health and School of Professional Psychology received more than $450,000 to train future clinicians to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Continue reading
Wright State alum Emmanuel Urquieta part of NASA crew simulating stresses of deep space exploration
Emmanuel Urquieta, a 2015 aerospace medicine graduate, will spend the next month in a simulated spacecraft at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Continue reading
