Wright State Headlines
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Dec 20
Wright State to launch mobile street medicine project for underserved patients in Dayton
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine will collaborate with Premier Health to provide health care services to people with substance use disorders through a mobile community-based health care, or street medicine, model. Continue reading
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Dec 19
Top 10 Wright State Newsroom videos of 2024
The Wright State Newsroom shared once-in-a-lifetime moments with students, faculty and staff while making joyful connections with alumni during 2024. Continue reading
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Dec 18
2025 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State University Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of Wright State alumni and friends with its 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards. Continue reading
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Dec 17
Wright State alum partners with alma mater to brew a Raider-branded beer
Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders. Continue reading
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Dec 17
Expanded agreement provides Air Force researchers more access to work on Wright State’s campus
Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base now have access to work throughout Wright State University’s campus. Continue reading
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Alumni Profile
Laser-focused learning
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Wright State in April, Jacen Urbaniak will pursue a Ph.D. in physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Continue reading
Wright State graduate making impact in Dayton and Liberia with Library for Africa project
As the founder of Library for Africa, Veleta Jenkins is working to build a technology-focused library in Liberia. Continue reading
Herd instinct
Farmer Matthew Keener, a former Wright State music student, starts a nonprofit to donate beef to the needy
Matthew Keener, a former Wright State music student, took a 10-year detour to ranch in Montana before returning to Ohio to raise cattle and launching a nonprofit organization to donate beef to food banks. Continue reading
Prolific purveyor
The art of selling through storytelling
Wright State alumnus James Pearson is well known for helping emerging companies build successful global public relations plans. Continue reading
Brand awareness
Wright State marketing alum Marshall Ward thriving as associate product manager for ACCO Brands
If you’re wondering about the value of college internships, check in with Wright State marketing alumnus Marshall Ward. Continue reading
Helping Dayton’s youth
Wright State alumna Nina Carter was honored by the University of Dayton for her work in public administration. Continue reading
Mission control
Wright State business alumnus, military veteran Mike Thirtle leads the Gary Sinise Foundation
As a full-time military officer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he had little free time to take night classes at Wright State. But Mike Thirtle made time. Continue reading
Hitting the mark
Wright State marketing alumnus Daniel Huiet cashing in with Wild Axe Throwing and the Great Escape Game
The secret to success for Wright State graduate and entrepreneur Daniel Huiet is to always learn from his mistakes. Continue reading
Dance stance
Emerald Jazz days live on for Wright State alumna Ayauna Goodwin at Cincinnati dance company
The floor of the Wright State Nutter Center holds a special place in Ayauna Goodwin’s heart. Continue reading
Prime time
Wright State business alumna and award winner Beth Graves at the helm of Prime Controls
Raj Soin College of Business graduate Beth Graves leads a local manufacturing company founded by her father. Continue reading
