Wright State Headlines
-
Apr 15
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
-
Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
Continue reading -
Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
-
Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
-
Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
-
Alumni Association
Milling around
Wright State alum Jessica Noes is at the wheel of the historic Clifton Mill
2004 Wright State graduate Jessica Noes oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including the mill’s popular Christmas lights display. Continue reading
Wright State medical student perseveres to pursue lifelong dream
Cherissa Garcia, a three-time Wright State grad, never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor and is now pursuing a medical degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on
Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading
Wright State Magazine’s 2024 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2024 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
From the Stacks: Innovation in inclusiveness
Women engineer the opening of a chapter at Wright State
In 1988, students established Wright State’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers to provide opportunities to network, collaborate, and support one another. Continue reading
Leading the way
From the Apple iPhone to Meta Quest Pro, Srinivas Mellacheruvu ’06 develops cutting-edge products for consumers
2006 graduate Srinivas Mellacheruvu credits his Wright State education for his successful career working on cutting-edge products. Continue reading
The science and humanity behind giving the gift of life
Wright State University alumni play significant roles at Life Connection of Ohio, which is ranked No. 1 in organ donation and transplant rates nationally. Continue reading
He’s grounded in his conviction that space needs to be defended
The significance of contested space for our nation’s future
People can try to plan out their entire lives, but it doesn’t always happen the way it was supposed to. For Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, that is actually a good thing. Continue reading
Engineering for the greater good
Wright State engineering projects complete a project to provide clean water to a school in Uganda. Continue reading
Paying it forward
Generous donation from alumnus Doug Hull propels Wright State University forward
A gift from three-time Wright State graduate Doug Hull launches a transformative opportunity to build a collaborative hub where student research in genetics and genomics can flourish. Continue reading
