Wright State Headlines
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Apr 8
Author of historical novel about Katharine Wright to give talk at Wright State on April 14
Tracey Enerson Wood will give a talk about her historical novel “Katharine, The Wright Sister” on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in Wright State’s Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading
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Apr 7
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the transformative power of art
The 26th annual ArtsGala was a night of “overflowing talent, overflowing brilliance, overflowing amazing artistic achievement” by Wright State’s fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Apr 4
Wright State media highlights, March 30–April 4
Wright State faculty member Karen Wonders, student-athletes, business alum Ashley Pleiman and our spelling bee champ were featured on Living Dayton, WDTN 2 News, WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle and Good Day Dayton this week. Continue reading
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Apr 4
Wright State alum’s passion for technology leads to Outstanding Alumnus Award
Michael Bennett gives back to Wright State by overseeing Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate sponsorship with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Alumni Association
Risk factor
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl heads a startup company with pioneering health and safety technology
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software. Continue reading
Presidential protection
Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service
Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading
Alumni Service Day offers volunteer opportunities at local nonprofits
Alumni Service Day participants can volunteer at Hannah’s Treasure Chest, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, SICSA and United Rehabilitation Services. Continue reading
House call
Wright State alumnus Dale Henry spearheads the restoration and care of a historic Underground Railroad site
Overseeing the Gammon House is just one of many ways Dale Henry, a Wright State urban affairs graduate, gives back to the community. Continue reading
Business builder
Wright State communication alumna Pamela Cone directs a nonprofit organization that helps women start companies
Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business. Continue reading
Paying it forward
Wright State graduate Bill Miller ’75 gives back to his alma mater through his generous support of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Inspiring the next generation of engineers has influenced Wright State graduate Bill Miller to include the College of Engineering and Computer Science in his estate. Continue reading
Reasons to come home
The annual bonfire and chili cookoff, Alumni Awards and Wright Day to Give highlighted Wright State University’s packed Homecoming Week. Continue reading
Brew coup
Wright State history alumnus Dan Lauro works as the lead brewer at Carillon Brewing Co.
Dan Lauro said he is lucky to have one foot in the craft beer world and the other in the history and education world. Continue reading
Critical care
Wright State biology alumnus Orly Leiva goes above and beyond to train as a cardiologist
Orly Leiva is spending nine years in specialized residencies and fellowships as he trains in interventional and critical care cardiology. Continue reading
A passion for research
Shashaanka Ashili ’02 helps international graduate students in electrical engineering pursue their research dreams
During Wright Day to Give, alumnus Shashaanka Ashili will offer a matching gift challenge for donation to the Shashaanka Ashili International Grad Student Research Fund. Continue reading
