Wright State Headlines
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Mar 10
Wright State’s Model UN team shines at annual Dayton conference
After competing in the Dayton Model UN conference, Wright State will represent Russia at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City from April 5–11. Continue reading
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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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People of Wright State
Data driven
Graduate engineering student and data intern Kaitlyn Ellison was awarded the prestigious Cacioppo Scholarship
Interning with a defense contractor, graduate industrial and human factors engineering student Kaitlyn Ellison digs up elusive data and makes it understandable. 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
Physics fervor
Wright State physics student Neil Pohl is flourishing as an intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory
The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized Neil Pohl, a physics major at Wright State, for his work by naming him Intern of the Week. 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
Material witness
Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship
Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading
Fast acting
Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. 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
Stage direction
Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management
Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
