Wright State Headlines
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Mar 15
Wright State in the News, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Student Profile
Cultural interest
Fellowship winner Max Tokarsky develops curriculum to help teen immigrants living between two cultures
Max Tokarsky, student in the School of Professional Psychology, recently completed a national fellowship offered by the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program’s Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Continue reading
Medical student competes in elite 100-mile ultramarathons
For Teddy Bross, a fourth-year medical student at the School of Medicine, ultramarathon running helps him prepare for a career as a doctor. Continue reading
Smart move
Wright State’s Derek Desentz wins prestigious scholarship from Department of Defense
Derek Desentz, a junior computer science and computer engineering major at Wright State, hones his coding skills as an intern at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Continue reading
Puck pluck
Wright State junior Scott Humes flourishes in the hockey rink despite hearing loss
Scott Humes, a business major at Wright State, helped Team USA Deaf/Hard of Hearing Hockey Team win a gold medal in the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships. Continue reading
Sea change
Wright State student Saundra-Anne Morrell brings 23-year Navy career to pursuit of doctorate at School of Professional Psychology
Saundra-Anne Morrell is pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology at Wright State to prepare for a career counseling children and their parents. Continue reading
Lifeguarding job leads to medical school
Justin Kelley is pursuing a M.D./M.P.H. dual degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine to prepare for a medical career in health policy and management. Continue reading
Wright State Honors students researching year-round
Megan Neumann, a junior biological sciences major, is one of numerous Wright State Honors students spending the summer conducting research. Continue reading
Geologist gem
Rita Ghose, who graduated with a master’s in earth and environmental sciences, studies geology to help boost the economy of Bangladesh. Continue reading
Electric moment
Wright State grad student Shashank Reddy Goli charging full speed ahead at Tesla
Shashank Reddy Goli, a graduate student studying industrial and human factors engineering at Wright State, is spending the summer interning at Tesla’s manufacturing facility in California. Continue reading
Literacy love
Allison Rives, who is pursuing her master’s degree in literacy from the College of Education and Human Services, instills a love of reading in her elementary school students. Continue reading
