Wright State Headlines
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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May 18
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
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May 15
For the record
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
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May 14
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
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May 13
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Perfect fit
Wright State alum Paula Cosby '12 helps jobseekers with Clothes That Work
Wright State M.P.A. graduate Paula Cosby ’12 helps jobseekers dress professionally and build confidence as executive director of Clothes That Work. Continue reading
Drawing interest
Wright State’s Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research
Wright State student Alexis Schankin brings her artistic skills to Office of Institutional Research, where she designs infographics, posters and other materials to illustrate numbers and data. Continue reading
College cradle
Wright State’s Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus
Wright State graduate Billi Ewing watched her baby daughter grow up on campus. Continue reading
Photo effect
Image from Dunbar Library archives inspires Wright State’s Gino Pasi to make a movie
An image from Special Collections and Archives inspires Wright State archivist Gino Pasi to make a movie. Continue reading
Statistical standout
Wright State graduate Whit Alley '15 scores with Nielsen Ratings
Wright State statistics graduate Whit Alley ’15 scores a job with Nielsen Ratings after answering question from interviewers that tripped up other candidates. Continue reading
Special delivery
Dunbar Library’s Mandy Wilson a major force in the world of bowling
When she’s not managing the stacks in Wright State’s Dunbar Library, Mandy Wilson is knocking down pins as a professional bowler. Continue reading
Drum role
Wright State's Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps
Wright State graduate Jeff Brooks plays for heads of state as member of the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. Continue reading
Digging up the past
Wright State student Tyler Heneghan explores the past through field work at the Fort Ancient Earthworks and an internship with the Dayton Society of Natural History and SunWatch Indian Village. Continue reading
Home remedy
Wright State alum Nathaniel Stewart '13 spearheads effort to house the homeless
Wright State alumnus Nathaniel Stewart ’13 spearheads effort to provide housing for the homeless in Columbus. Continue reading
Wrestling whiz
Wright State’s Anitra Jordan overcomes shyness by jumping into the ring
Introverted and soft-spoken, senior mass communication major Anitra Jordan found a way to break out of her shell in a big way – by refereeing matches and training to become a pro wrestler. Continue reading
