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
Social Entrepreneurship Fund helps those helping others
A Wright State professor who helped direct students in constructing low-cost medical equipment for developing countries, and another whose pioneering research has helped… Continue reading
Spleems and tootles…a teacher’s best friends?
“Spleems,” “tootles,” and a little harmonica could soon prove to be among a teacher’s most valuable classroom management tools. Continue reading
Groundbreaking launches pioneering neuroscience-engineering building at Wright State University
Wright State University broke ground on a new state-of-the-art laboratory building expected to become a beacon for translational neuroscience and engineering research. Continue reading
Celebration of Research returns to Wright State
Last Friday, students from a wide array of disciplines were given the opportunity to showcase their academic endeavors at the Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
Wright State’s Fels Longitudinal Study featured in special anniversary issue of national American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Researchers at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine are leading the charge in understanding what makes people different. Continue reading
Wright State lands $4.6 million neuroscience research grant
Wright State University has won a $4.6 million National Institutes of Health grant aimed at improving the movement of badly injured limbs. Continue reading
Research focuses on the psychology of trust
Coming soon to a bookstore near you—a handbook on the science of reliance. Trust me. Continue reading
New species of wasp named after Wright State entomologist
A strip of masking tape under his name on the office door identifies him as “Lord of the Flies.” Continue reading
New journal spotlights undergraduate research
How to win in the stock market, how to cope with domestic violence, and how to integrate premature babies into family life. Continue reading
Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West
The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading
