Wright State Headlines
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Aug 1
Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers
New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading
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Jul 31
Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience
The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
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Jul 22
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
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Alumni Association
Going for the Gold
Clinical and sport psychologist Cody Commander ’10 will help support Team USA athletes as they pursue their Olympic dreams
School of Professional Psychology graduate Cody Commander will serve as a mental health officer for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee in Tokyo. Continue reading
A space odyssey
Lindsay Aitchison ’11 helps NASA design a new generation of spacesuits
Engineer Lindsay Aitchison ’11 is supporting NASA’s next trip to the Moon in 2024 by designing new, state-of-the-art spacesuits. Continue reading
A different kind of influencer
Mohamed Al-Hamdani ’03, ’19, immigration lawyer and president of Dayton Public Schools Board, is one of the city’s most influential young leaders
Two-time Wright State graduate Al-Hamdani wants immigrants to know Dayton as a welcoming city. Continue reading
A woman’s crusade
Martha McClellan Brown and Ohio’s roots in the temperance movement
From the Stacks: A look at the Martha McClellan Brown collection in the University Libraries Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
Sound effect
Wright State alumnus and Air Force researcher Brian Simpson honored by the Acoustical Society of America
Wright State psychology alumnus Brian Simpson was named as a Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America. Continue reading
Helping students follow their dreams
Delores Etter ’70,’72 expands scholarship program for Wright State students from military families
Forty-four STEM students are receiving scholarship support, thanks to Wright State alumna Delores Etter and her husband, Jerry. Continue reading
Raider Strong Outreach connects alumni during pandemic
Volunteers can still sign up to make calls to older Wright State alumni who may be experiencing social isolation because of the pandemic. Continue reading
Alumni Speaker Series to feature retired Rear Admiral Deborah Loewer
Deborah Loewer will discuss her military career and her Wright State experience on March 25 at 6 p.m. on Webex. Continue reading
Mental attitude
Wright State professional psychology alumnus LaMaurice Gardner spearheads an initiative to pair mental health professionals with police
Neuropsychologist LaMaurice Gardner offers mental health services to law enforcement officers and assists with mental health calls. Continue reading
Pedal power
Wright State music education alumnus Mike Bisig finds a new kind of rhythm with an indoor bicycle park
Wright State graduate Mike Bisig moved from a career teaching music to operating an indoor bike park in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
