Wright State Headlines
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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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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Research
SCALE Model: Super active learning method pioneered in College of Engineering and Computer Science
Computer science and engineering professor Travis Doom has pioneered Student Centered Active Learning Environment, or SCALE-UP, an innovative classroom environment. Continue reading
#Cursing study: 10 lessons about how we use swear words on Twitter
Excerpt The history of swearing dates back to at least the Anglo-Saxon days, which means that Twitter has only been around for a smidgen of the time that humans have been leveling verbal filth at one another. But Twitter—which provides … Continue reading
Co-director of ergonomics and Alzheimer’s care receives public service award
Govind Bharwani, Ph.D., co-director of ergonomics and Alzheimer’s care in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and director of Nursing Ergonomics and Alzheimer’s Care at the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio, received the American College of Health Care … Continue reading
Wright State is moving force behind national Association of Women in Psychology conference
Wright State faculty and alumni are taking an active role in organizing and participating in next month’s national Association of Women in Psychology conference. Continue reading
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness receives donated equipment from LION
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville received a donation of personal protective clothing and urban search and rescue training equipment from LION. Continue reading
Nerve center: New neuroscience researcher brings unique talents, perspective
A stroke gave Wright State neuroscientist Debra Ann Mayes a unique perspective on rehabilitation, neurological therapy and regeneration. Continue reading
The Science of Teaching Science: Wright State researchers work to change traditional model
Wright State researchers are helping change the traditional model for teaching science by making learning more meaningful for students and moving them into a higher form of reasoning. Continue reading
Q&A: Dennis Andersh talks growth at Wright State Research Institute
Excerpt Dennis Andersh has only been at the Wright State Research Institute for a few months, but he looks totally at home in his new role. The former local leader of Leidos (known as SAIC until recently) has been tabbed to … Continue reading
Concussion Connection
Wright State graduate student/former soccer star launches website
Wright State graduate student and former soccer star Samantha Sanderson has cofounded a popular website to educate and support victims of concussions. Continue reading
Wright State Research Institute targets aggressive year
Excerpt Wright State Research Institute has set eyes on new research even as its defense business remains guarded. Last year was big for the institute, which added 11 jobs in the second half of the year, putting its workforce at … Continue reading
