Wright State Headlines
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Mar 7
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification
Wright State is committed to advancing impactful research and supporting doctoral education that enhances health care outcomes, promotes public well-being and enriches student learning experiences. Continue reading
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Mar 6
Calorie competition
Starting March 3, Wright State University students, employees and partners kicked off the annual Spring Food Drive competition to support the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
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Mar 4
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.5 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late Mary L. Marshall Sidorsky, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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Feb 27
Pancakes for patients
Wright State Miracle Makers held a fundraiser to promote Raiderthon and raise funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
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Feb 26
Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Engineering precision
Matt Specht, a senior industrial and systems engineering major, learned that small changes can have a significant impact on large-scale manufacturing during an internship with Honda. Continue reading
Raising the barre
Olivia Bruno, a senior dance major at Wright State, realized a lifelong dream of dancing professionally when she joined Dayton Ballet for its 2022–2023 season. Continue reading
A great environment
For electrical engineering major and resident assistant Emma Porter, Wright State feels like home. Continue reading
Finding the right fit
Yakai Kamara, a public health and organizational leadership major, has done a lot to find her place after transferring to Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State alumni open ‘old-school’ sandwich shop in Dayton’s Fire Blocks
Wright State alumni Justin Simmons and Kathleen Roll opened Tony and Pete’s Grocery and Coldcuts in honor of their dads for whom the shop is named. Continue reading
The long way around
Graduate electrical engineering student Javonne Baker worked on radar-related projects during a summer research program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Mission ready
Army veteran Arreal Riggs finds needed support in Wright State’s Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management program and at the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Elevated voice
2013 graduate and rising gospel star Isaiah Templeton returned to Wright State to perform with Elevation Worship at the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Studying society cup by cup
Graduate student Bethany Lamb explores people and history through the study of ceramic cups
As a student in Wright State’s Master of Humanities Program, Bethany Lamb produced her own ceramic cups for an exhibition in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Wright State music grad wins position in prestigious Army band
William Kan, a Wright State music performance graduate, earned a position as a percussionist in the prestigious U.S. Army band Pershing’s Own. Continue reading
