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Thousands celebrate the end of spring semester at April Craze

For Wright State students, April Craze marks the end of the spring semester and a time to unwind. Continue reading

Wright State grad student helps engineers the future of AI computing at Amazon

From teaching graduate-level courses to researching hardware security, Sayed Nowroz’s Wright State education has prepared him for a pivotal role in developing Amazon’s next-generation AI computing infrastructure. Continue reading

Wright State grad student’s startup wins annual entrepreneurship competition, aims to revolutionize food industry

Wright State graduate computer science student Tharun Sai Nandigam is cooking up innovation with Kyantra, a smart management platform for kitchens, restaurants and food trucks. Continue reading

Wright State’s partnership with College2Careers empowers disabled students for college and career success

Wright State partners with College2Careers to provide students with disabilities with comprehensive support to complete their degrees, earn credentials and prepare for employment opportunities. Continue reading

Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1 

Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading

Wright State media highlights, April 7–18

Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading

Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference  

Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City.  Continue reading

Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy 

Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading

Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University

Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading

Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students

The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading