Wright State Headlines
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Sep 24
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service
A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading
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Alumni Profile
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
Finding sanctuary
Wright State alumna Rishan Habte serves as a program officer at a major refugee resettlement agency
Wright State English alumna Rishan Habte is a program officer for economic empowerment at Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services. Continue reading
Neuroscience minded
Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients
In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus. Continue reading
Thrill of the grill
Wright State psychology alumna Erica Blaire Roby rockets to national fame as a barbecue pitmaster
Erica Blaire Roby was named “Master of ‘Cue” in “BBQ Brawl,” a competition among barbecue greats hosted by the Food Network. Continue reading
Fishing expedition
Wright State Lake Campus graduate Ben Strang works on the high seas for NOAA
Integrated science studies graduate Ben Strang monitors fishing quotas on fishing vessels for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading
Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine
Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading
Getting down to business
Alumna Andrea Kunk supports Wright State while steering a high-tech, 500-plus employee company
Wright State University has a friend in two-time graduate Andrea Kunk. Continue reading
Presidential protection
Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service
Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading
House call
Wright State alumnus Dale Henry spearheads the restoration and care of a historic Underground Railroad site
Overseeing the Gammon House is just one of many ways Dale Henry, a Wright State urban affairs graduate, gives back to the community. Continue reading
