Wright State Headlines
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Sep 29
10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading
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Sep 28
Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, adding leaders with strong ties to the university. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations
The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Wright State Theatre to open 2026–27 season with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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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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People of Wright State
Wright State alumnus honored by White House for research
Onome Scott-Emuakpor, a Wright State alumnus and Air Force Research Laboratory engineer, receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Continue reading
TyKiah Wright named to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Wright State alumna TyKiah Wright appointed to the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans by President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Wright State graduate student develops formula for treating sex trafficking victims
Michelle Sobon, a School of Professional Psychology graduate student, has developed therapies for victims of sex trafficking. Continue reading
Teach the children well
Lake Campus instructor Betsy Crites cultivates next crop of elementary school teachers
A kindergarten teacher inspired Betsy Crites, teacher education instructor at the Lake Campus, to pursue her own career in education. Continue reading
Film preservationist, Wright State alum to give keynote at Public History Symposium
Scheduled for March 14, the annual Public History Graduate Symposium will focus on “The Future is Our History” and include presentations by public history graduate students. Continue reading
Flying colors: Wright State alum selected by NASA for high-altitude astronomy flight
Wright State alumnus and science teacher Tom Jenkins will participate in NASA’s high-altitude astronomy flight program for school teachers this spring. Continue reading
Wright State alumna publishes young adult novel on normalcy and romance
Wright State 2010 graduate Sara Pyszka has released a YA book “Dancing Daisies,” a coming-of-age drama about a 17-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Continue reading
Fillion signs with professional team in Holland
Emilie Fillion, who completed her playing career for the Wright State women’s soccer team this past fall, has signed a professional contract with FC Twente of the Dutch Premier League. Continue reading
Wright State grad wins MacArthur grant for documentary on ancient Afghan site
Wright State University alumnus and documentary filmmaker Brent Huffman received a prestigious MacArthur grant for his latest film “Saving Mes Aynak.” Continue reading
Concussion Connection
Wright State graduate student/former soccer star launches website
Wright State graduate student and former soccer star Samantha Sanderson has cofounded a popular website to educate and support victims of concussions. Continue reading
