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
Accounting principles
Maggie Houston caps teaching career with scholarship designed to help nontraditional female accounting students at Wright State
Even in retirement, long-time accountancy instructor Maggie Houston continues to place the welfare of her students above all else. Continue reading
Great ferment
Wright State history alum Jeff Fortney '08 putting FigLeaf Brewing Co. on the map
Jeff Fortney parlays a degree in history and the study of theatre set design at Wright State into a growing brewing business. Continue reading
Former Wright State theatre student directs sensory-friendly performances
Ryan Scarlata designs performances for people with sensory sensitivities at the Columbus Children’s Theatre, where he is the associate artistic director. Continue reading
Making wishes come true
Katie McGrath, who graduated in April from Wright State with a master’s degree in educational leadership, was honored as Volunteer of the Year by A Special Wish. Continue reading
Medical school holds graduation ceremony on May 26
The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine honored 99 graduating medical students during its commencement ceremony at the Victoria Theatre. Continue reading
Statistical standout
Google selects research proposal from Wright State computer science student Matt Piekenbrock
A research project by Matt Piekenbrock, a graduate computer science at Wright State, was selected by the Google Summer of Code 2017 competition. Continue reading
Dog days
Wright State’s Sarah and Ash McGinley give Marco the pit bull new ‘leash’ on life
Wright State couple Ash and Sarah McGinleys rescued Marco, a pit bull, from an adoption center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Engineering for a cause
Sam Salchak ’17 uses his engineering degree from Wright State to design a life-sustaining washing machine for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Continue reading
Cruise control
Ocean-going vessels provide the stage for Wright State theatre, dance alums
Wright State performing arts grads find career success performing on cruise ships. Continue reading
Japanese yen
Wright State alum Tyler Chilton living a dream teaching English in Japan
After earning a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate, Tyler Chilton now teaches English to schoolchildren in Japan. Continue reading
