Wright State Headlines
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Special Categories
Second nature
Wright State grad Miranda Martin puts her athletic training skills to good use in treating an injured football player
As the football player lay on the field with a possible spinal cord injury, the words of athletic trainer Miranda Martin’s instructor kept ringing in her ears. Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Wright State online programs among best for 2019
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Wright State’s online graduate programs in business, engineering and nursing. Continue reading
Pit stop
Wright State engineering students Ryan Slater and Alex Vehre find artistic outlet in pit orchestras
Freshmen roommates Ryan Slater and Alex Vehre have engineering and a love for playing music in common. Continue reading
Wright State students pay 100th birthday piano tribute to Irene Romanowski, longtime university music librarian
Irene Romanowski, retired music librarian at Wright State, established a scholarship for piano students. Continue reading
Public Health Careers 101 event to showcase opportunities in field’s growth
Public Health Careers 101 is designed to encourage attendees to explore the numerous careers and employment opportunities that exist within the growing field. Continue reading
Good footwork
When players on the Wright State men’s basketball team laced up their sneakers to play the visiting Flames from UIC on Dec. 28, the entire Raiders coaching staff arrived shoeless. Continue reading
Wright State plans normal hours of operation, following union representing some faculty members issuing Jan. 22 strike notice
Wright State University will maintain its normal operating hours following a strike notice filed today by the union representing nearly 560 of the university’s more than 1,700 faculty members. Continue reading
Statement from Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader
“Although the union has the right to call a strike, it is disappointing. Certainly, faculty members and their union understand the massive financial challenges the university has confronted in recent years… Continue reading
Wright State Board of Trustees votes to implement last, best offer for AAUP-WSU
Trustees said the action was necessary to move the university forward beyond negotiations, which have proceeded for nearly two years. Continue reading
Award supports health care provider training on addiction screening in 14 western Ohio counties
The funds will support expanded training for health care professionals in the region who treat those suffering from opioid use disorder and other ailments stemming from substance misuse. Continue reading
