Wright State Headlines
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Feb 20
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
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Feb 18
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Alumni Association
Hitting the mark
Wright State marketing alumnus Daniel Huiet cashing in with Wild Axe Throwing and the Great Escape Game
The secret to success for Wright State graduate and entrepreneur Daniel Huiet is to always learn from his mistakes. Continue reading
Hard work pays off
Wright State basketball great Eddie Crowe receives big honor from his hometown
Carlisle High School named its basketball gym in honor of Wright State Wall of Fame basketball player Eddie Crowe. Continue reading
Finding sanctuary
Wright State alumna Rishan Habte serves as a program officer at a major refugee resettlement agency
Wright State English alumna Rishan Habte is a program officer for economic empowerment at Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services. Continue reading
Thrill of the grill
Wright State psychology alumna Erica Blaire Roby rockets to national fame as a barbecue pitmaster
Erica Blaire Roby was named “Master of ‘Cue” in “BBQ Brawl,” a competition among barbecue greats hosted by the Food Network. Continue reading
Getting down to business
Alumna Andrea Kunk supports Wright State while steering a high-tech, 500-plus employee company
Wright State University has a friend in two-time graduate Andrea Kunk. Continue reading
Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State’s class of 2021 celebrated graduation during fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10–11 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nearly 1,200 students graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., addressed the class, urging students, family and friends to savor the accomplishment of earning a college degree and to drive toward their next adventure. Continue reading
Nearly 1,200 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement
Wright State will hold commencement ceremonies in the Wright State Nutter Center for its Graduate School on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
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
