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Rising from the ashes

Wright State public history graduate student Darrell Blevins rebuilds his life after a series of tragic events

Darrell Blevins, a public history graduate student at Wright State, received support from the College of Liberal Arts Emergency Fund after a tragic incident. Continue reading

Wright State, Premier Health hosting surgical symposium for high school and undergraduate students

Led by medical students from Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, the surgical symposium will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at the world of surgery. Continue reading

Wright State joins nation in celebrating first-generation students

Wright State will celebrate National First Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

Education grant connects Wright State students with Dayton Regional STEM School for instructional education partnership

Wright State elementary education students collaborate with Dayton Regional STEM School 10th graders to design science and health lessons to use in the classroom Continue reading

Wright State recognized among top public universities in latest U.S. News Best Colleges Rankings

Wright State University’s undergraduate programs in nursing and engineering were ranked among the nation’s best in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings. Continue reading

Wright State medical student perseveres to pursue lifelong dream

Cherissa Garcia, a three-time Wright State grad, never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor and is now pursuing a medical degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Nearly 1,000 students and alumni turn out for Wright State’s Fall Career and Internship Fair

Nearly 1,000 students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading

Wright State receives state grant to advance research of air taxis

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will investigate how to improve the performance of advanced aircraft thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Continue reading

High school students can explore Wright State’s labs and maker spaces during the STEMM Experience on Nov. 2

High school students can learn why Wright State is the place to be if their future includes science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine during the STEMM Experience. Continue reading

Wright State police officer Dan Doherty recognized for crisis intervention

Wright State University police officer Dan Doherty was named the Crisis Intervention Team Officer of the Year in Greene County by the Mental Health Recovery Board. Continue reading