Wright State Headlines
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Exceeding expectations
The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Alumni Association
More than 1,300 students to graduate at Wright State’s virtual fall commencement
Wright State will broadcast the virtual fall commencement ceremony on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube beginning at 10 am on Saturday, Dec. 12. Continue reading
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Arriving on the scene
Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading
Just a Pair of Shoes
Young students in need benefit from a nonprofit started by Wright State marketing alum Matt Cline
Marketing graduate Matt Cline runs his own shoe company and a nonprofit organization that provides new shoes to schoolchildren in need. Continue reading
Investing in the future
Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Lisa and Vercie Lark’s scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college. Continue reading
Wright State theatre grad Joey Monda nominated for two Tony Awards
2012 graduate Joey Monda received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Play as producer of “Slave Play” and “The Inheritance.” Continue reading
Wright State grad Jessica Edwards goes the distance for Edison State
Jessica Edwards, who is director of distance learning at Edison State, was named the college’s spring 2020 employee of the semester. Continue reading
Wright Day to Give shatters fundraising records
Annual giving day raises more than $205,000 to help Wright State students
25% of the gifts on the Wright Day to Give were directed to student emergency funds within the colleges, the Deedrick Student Support Fund or the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
Call to action
Wright State students and alumni support scholarships to promote equity and inclusion
Wright State’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and Retain the 9 Scholarship help support students from underrepresented populations. Continue reading
In Raiders we trust
The Wright State Alumni Association announces the 2020 Alumni Achievement Award winners
This year’s honorees are Steven Bognar ’86; Steven Adams, ’87, ’89; Joey Monda ’12; Carol Graff; and James Helton ’04. Continue reading
