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
Building confidence
Wright State alumna Katy Haddad uses engineering degree in constructing and renovating homes
Katy Haddad said Wright State’s engineering program gave her the tools and confidence to take on big construction projects. Continue reading
Helping hands
Scholarships and programs help former foster youth thrive at Wright State
D’Layne Wilens, an Independent Scholars Network student at Wright State, received support from the Rise. Shine. Scholarship fund. Continue reading
Going the distance
Wright State nursing alum Renee Quallen spearheads wellness and fitness for children in Clinton County
Wright State nursing grad Renee Quallen established 26th Mile Clinton County, a wellness and fitness program modeled after the Flying Pig program. Continue reading
Alumni Achievement Awards honor Wright State’s finest
This year’s honorees are Steven Bognar ’86; Steven Adams, ’87, ’89; Joey Monda ’12; Carol Graff; and James Helton ’04. Continue reading
Wright State acting grad Matt Neal launches Virtual Theatre
The Virtual Theatre, founded by 2007 graduate Matt Neal, will present “She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms” online Aug. 7–16. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine alumna presented with 2020 Family Physician of the Year award
The Family Physician of the Year award is presented annually to a family physician in Ohio who exhibits extraordinary, beyond-the-call-of-duty merit. Continue reading
Wright State committees meticulously prepare for campus reopening
Long before Wright State announced plans to return to teaching for the fall semester, many administrators, faculty, staff and students had been working hard to make it happen. Continue reading
Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to annual Forty Under 40 list
Winners with Wright State connections include a marketing faculty member, a staff member who runs her own community organization and 10 alumni. Continue reading
Dawne Dewey looks back on her career in Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives
A lot has changed during Dawne Dewey’s three decades with Wright State University’s Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
Food for thought
Wright State engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman makes his mark with environmental and sociological research
Wright State University engineering alumnus Joe Bozeman studies the environmental impact of food consumption along racial lines. Continue reading
