Wright State Headlines
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Apr 23
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
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Apr 23
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition
A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading
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Apr 22
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on résumés and interview skills. Continue reading
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Apr 20
Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership
More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Special Categories
On the money
Wright State business alumnus Joshua Lake is thriving in the financial services industry
Joshua Lake, who received a bachelor’s degree in financial services from Wright State, is CEO of Beyond Wealth Advisors. Continue reading
Dayton entrepreneur Ranjan Kejriwal appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Ranjan Kejriwal, president of AARIS LLC in Dayton, received a nine-year term on the Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State communications staff members honored in Ohio journalism contest
Kris Sproles, video content producer, received a first-place award for Best Videographer in the Digital Media category. Continue reading
Community connections
The third annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of Fall Semester at Lake Campus. Continue reading
Wright State education alumna named a state Teacher of the Year
Wright State alumna Jenn Stormer teaches STEM in grades three through six at in Northmont City Schools. Continue reading
Five undergraduate students receive Women in Science research awards
The Women in Science Giving Circle enhances the educational and professional success of female students and faculty members in STEMM disciplines. Continue reading
Rich blend
Neuroscience and political science alumna Abagail Chumley is completing a fellowship with the Ohio Legislative Service Commission
After completing her studies in neuroscience, Abagail Chumley decided to explore a completely different world — political science and government. Continue reading
Professor of English Sharon Lynette Jones’ book on civil rights activist Angela Davis is published
Sharon Lynette Jones, professor of English language and literatures, visited archives around the country to research “Conversations with Angela Davis.” Continue reading
Five female students receive Considine Scholarships to fund undergraduate research in campus labs
The Considine Scholars Program funds undergraduate STEM research positions for female Wright State students. Continue reading
Wright State biomedical engineering student spent summer interning at Mayo Clinic
Ibrahim Abdulhalim, a student in the combined B.S./M.S. Biomedical Engineering Program, worked in the Mayo Clinic’s radiology department during a summer research internship. Continue reading
