Wright State Headlines
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Jun 6
Wright State media highlights, June 1–6
Wright State made headlines this week with national and regional media coverage highlighting a historic NCAA upset, expert insight on consumer behavior, a new academic partnership in health care and an internship program preparing students for Ohio’s semiconductor industry. Continue reading
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Jun 6
From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award
Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Wright State launches AI-focused summer camp for high school, incoming college students
High school students and incoming college students can learn about AI through hands-on projects and collaborative learning during an AI Summer Camp offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Jun 3
Crash course
Boonshoft School of Medicine emergency medicine residents trained outside the hospital, combining vehicle extrication exercises and battlefield simulation to gain firsthand insight into prehospital care. Continue reading
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People of Wright State
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
Whirlwind tour
Wright State musical theatre graduates Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff thrive during "The Sound of Music” tour in Asia
Wright State musical theatre alumni Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff have had an eight-month adventure around Asia as part of the cast of “The Sound of Music.” Continue reading
Accountant/musician is a survival trainer
Clarice Wellmeier, an accountancy major and a clarinet minor at Wright State, spent her summer training Junior ROTC cadets. Continue reading
Photo development
Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute
As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading
A fellowship to help the underserved
Artesia Dunbar, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Wright State, will train to work with marginalized groups through the American Psychological Association’s Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus, private investigator wins La Mega Hispanic Business Award
Francisco Marques, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Humanities from Wright State, was honored for his work as a professional private investigator. Continue reading
Staying focused
Wright State University communication studies major’s love for photography is her business
For Bethany Althauser, communications studies major at Wright State, a great photograph is one that captures good composition and genuine emotion in a single picture. Continue reading
Service etiquette
2022 Wright State graduate Anjali Edwards publishes book on how to interact with service dogs
Wright State psychology graduate Anjali Edwards was inspired to publish a book on service animals while working on a research project in the Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) program. Continue reading
Let’s roll
Wright State faculty member Megan Faragher finds connections between the classroom and roller derby rink
Megan Faragher, an associate professor of English at Wright State’s Lake Campus, is co-captain of the nationally ranked Gem City Roller Derby team. Continue reading
Set up for success
Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell
Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading
