Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Offices
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
Wright State’s spring Career Fair and new Career Hub are perfect fit for students and employers
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Spring Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming shines bright ‘Under the Stars’
Wright State University’s Homecoming events transported alumni, students, faculty and staff to the great outdoors with its “Under the Stars, Every Star Tells a Story” theme. Continue reading
New Career Hub offers centralized professional services for Wright State students and alumni
Wright State University students and alumni can now receive career advice, prepare for interviews, meet with potential employers and get free headshots at the Career Hub, a one-of-a-kind, centralized space in the Student Union. Continue reading
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
Wright State students travel to Tanzania as part of global health exchange
After participating in an online global health exchange, Wright State students traveled to Tanzania over winter break to participate in hands-on clinical experiences. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate Homecoming Week Feb. 5–8 on the Dayton Campus
The Chili Cookoff, Wright State basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night and Homecoming Dance highlight Wright State’s Homecoming Week from Feb. 5-8. Continue reading
Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients
Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading
Wright State President Sue Edwards explores furthering student exchange opportunities during visit to Japan
Wright State University President Sue Edwards visited several of Wright State’s institutional partners in Japan to discuss opportunities to expand student exchange programs. Continue reading
Nichole Rustad named associate vice president for university communications and marketing at Wright State
Nichole Rustad is responsible for providing vision, strategy and oversight for all communications and marketing functions at Wright State. Continue reading
