Wright State Headlines
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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Aug 20
Wright State Magazine: 2025 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2025 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
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Aug 19
2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading
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Offices
Boonshoft School of Medicine professor and alum recognized with International Education Award
Katharine Conway, director of medical education for the Department of Family Medicine, was recognized by the University Center for International Education during International Education Week. 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
High school seniors learn what Wright State has to offer
Wright State hosted 100 high school seniors and their families for informational sessions about the university’s 140 academic programs during Senior Preview Day. 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
Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health program provides contact tracing support
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect the Dayton region, Master of Public Health Program leaders immediately reached out to help. Continue reading
Nutter Center to serve as polling location on Election Day
The Wright State Nutter Center will serve as a polling location for voters who live around the Dayton Campus on Election Day on Nov. 3. 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
Green and bold
When Wright State students returned to campus, they were greeted with new interior and exterior murals, graphics and settings displaying green and gold school colors. Continue reading
