Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
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Jun 29
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
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Jun 28
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
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Disability Services
Office of Disability Services honors scholarship recipients at annual banquet
The Office of Disability Services celebrated the accomplishments of 20 scholarship recipients and presented its Golden Spoke Awards at its annual Scholarship Awards Banquet. Continue reading
Tom Webb appointed to Ohio Statewide Independent Living Council
Tom Webb received a three-year appointment on the Statewide Independent Living Council, which promotes the full access and independence of people with disabilities. Continue reading
The disabled parenting dilemma
Kara Ayers, Ph.D., ’04 has been on the leading edge of the lightly researched topic of struggles faced by parents with disabilities
Kara Ayers is actively involved in disability policy through her work at the University of Cincinnati University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Continue reading
Disability studies expert Jay T. Dolmage to speak on Academic Ableism at virtual Wright State workshop
Part of Wright State’s Inclusive Excellence series, the workshop will be held on Webex on April 7–8. Continue reading
Wright State receives grant from Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive outdoor recreation
Wright State’s Office of Disability Services will purchase four off-road, electric, accessible quad bikes for the campus community. Continue reading
Magazine ranks Wright State No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features
New Mobility magazine and the United Spinal Association ranked Wright State University No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features and accessibility. 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 University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
12 projects selected for the second year of Students First funding
The 12 projects selected for funding will have far-reaching impacts on both the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
Outstanding Collaborative Units
Student Concern CommitteePart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2019
The collaborative effort of so many professional staff has resulted in the retention and success of upwards of 100 students each year. Continue reading
Tower power
Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime
Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others. Continue reading
