Wright State Headlines
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Mar 10
Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16
Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
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Giving
COIL program increases study abroad opportunities for Wright State students
Wright State students had the opportunity to study abroad without ever leaving home, through the Collaborative Online International Learning program. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Keeping family first
The two longest donors in Wright State’s history share stories of 45 years of giving back
Bill and Cynthia King, both faculty members in the Department of Classics, and John Fortman, in chemistry, made their first donations to the university in 1975 Continue reading
Civil conversations
Political science major Austin Leist wants to make a career out of having civil arguments as a lawyer and possibly a prosecuting attorney. Continue reading
Office of Disability Services honors scholarship recipients at annual banquet
The Office of Disability Services celebrated the accomplishments of 20 scholarship recipients and presented its Golden Spoke Awards at its annual Scholarship Awards Banquet. Continue reading
Sharing the joy of music
The legacy of former Wright State professor Mel Goldfinger lives on through his love of music
The late Mel Goldfinger’s beloved collection of instruments was donated to the Wright State School of Music. Continue reading
Creating conversation
Career Services at Wright State has a new tool to help engage students and connect them with people and resources. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
Volcano of talent
After a two-year hiatus from in-person performances, Wright State University’s annual ArtsGala is back! Continue reading
Spirit of Innovation
Amy Shope JonesPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Amy Shope Jones regularly comes up with new, innovative ways to raise much-needed funds for students, particularly Wright State’s emergency fund. Continue reading
