Wright State Headlines
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Sep 18
Nearly $3 million NSF grant positions Wright State to transform scrap metal recycling
Wright State is leading a $3 million National Science Foundation project that will use advanced technologies to help recycling plants turn scrap metal into new products while training workers and students in high-tech manufacturing. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Kathy Warden, manager of university space and special projects, is the behind-the-scenes force who ensures Wright State’s events and spaces run seamlessly. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
Wright State’s Jared Shank receives state award for support of transfer students
Wright State staff member Jared Shank honored by state organization for his work with transfer students. Continue reading
Speedy recovery
Wright State grad Benjamin Ausdenmoore helps disabled Indy driver get back on the racetrack
Wright State graduate Benjamin Ausdenmoore played a key role in outfitting a racing simulator that allows a disabled person to drive. Continue reading
Fishing expedition
Biologist Stephen Jacquemin brings worldly experience to quest for new generation of nature lovers
Biologist Stephen Jacquemin uses a variety of worldly experience to inspire a new generation of nature lovers. Continue reading
Trafficking trek: Ian Kallay bicycling cross country to bring attention to sex trafficking
Wright State student Ian Kallay will spend part of his summer cycling from the Dayton Campus to San Francisco to raise public awareness about sex trafficking. Continue reading
Great hunt
Wright State alumnus Steve Libert may be closing in on locating the long-lost ship Griffin
After searching for the long-lost ship the Griffin for three decades, Wright State alumnus Steve Libert believes he is close to locating the “Holy Grail of the Great Lakes.” Continue reading
Dealing in healing
Wright State grad Katie LaRue-Martin named Athletic Trainer of the Year
Katie LaRue-Martin is the fifth Wright State graduate to be named a state’s Athletic Trainer of the Year. Continue reading
Seeing stars
Wright State alumnus Tom Jenkins gets the ride of his life on NASA’s stratospheric observatory
Wright State grad and science teacher Tom Jenkins takes off in NASA’s high-altitude astronomy flight program for school teacher. Continue reading
Wright State grad appointed to presidential committee on disability
Zachary Holler ’12 appointed by President Obama to a panel designed to advise the federal government on matters related to people with disabilities. Continue reading
A servant and a scholar
Wright State promotes David Finnie to chief of police
New Chief of Police David Finnie brings a wealth of experience gathered over a 25-year career in university law enforcement. Continue reading
Wright State grads’ documentary to play at Cannes Film Festival
A documentary by two recent Wright State Motion Pictures graduates will play at the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Corner. Continue reading
