Wright State Headlines
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State University settles civil lawsuit against WSARC, now doing business as Parallax Advanced Research Corporation
The Wright State University Office of General Counsel releases statement following the legal settlement. Continue reading
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Jan 12
Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship
A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading
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Dec 18 2025
Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success
Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading
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Videos
Wright State engineers help 2-year-old to Go Baby, Go
Wright State’s Ohio’s STEM Ability Alliance program builds motorized vehicle to help 2-year-old get around on his own. Continue reading
Growing concern
Wright State volunteers help sprout The Urban Renewal Farm in East Dayton
Volunteers turned a vacant factory in a struggling East Dayton neighborhood into a green urban community garden. Continue reading
Turning a setback into a comeback
Pitcher Katie Neary overcame a severe injury that left her unable to walk to join the Wright State softball team. Continue reading
High school junior makes difference on Raider softball
The Wright State softball team’s most impactful player hasn’t appeared in game this spring. But she’s still made a significance difference on the Raiders. Continue reading
Tom Hanks will have a long-lasting impact on Motion Pictures program
Tom Hanks visited Wright State to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, saying he hopes the center inspires students to do the hard work necessary to launch film careers. Continue reading
Model UN: ‘A tradition of excellence’
For 37 consecutive years, Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
Finals week can be ruff
Fuzz Therapy provided Wright State students a chance to play with puppies as a way to relax during finals week. Continue reading
Fall protection class is taking Wright State students to new heights
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness was the backdrop for students who donned safety harnesses and tested their courage at Calamityville. Continue reading
Tom Hanks makes impact on performing arts students
Hundreds of Wright State performing arts students gathered for a question-and-answer session with two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, who once performed on the same stage on which many of them have. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
