Wright State Headlines
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May 27
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
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May 26
Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading
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May 21
Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition
Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading
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May 20
Wright State University receives BBB of Greater Dayton’s 16th annual Community Honor Award
Wright State was honored for its effort to prepare students to enter the regional workforce, support of local nonprofits and volunteer efforts to strengthen the community. Continue reading
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May 19
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
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‘Only in New York’ comes alive at Wright State
Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
Wright State President Sue Edwards currently serves as chair of the Horizon League Board of Directors
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
Wright State joins selective U.S. Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise
Wright State students gain access to real-world space research and workforce pathways through U.S. Space Command
Wright State University joins a select group of institutions nationwide in U.S. Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise, creating new opportunities for student involvement in space research and workforce development. Continue reading
From barista to CEO
Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures
Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business. Continue reading
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Wright State alum Erin Holland help preserve and promote advertising history
Alumna Erin Holland is using her Wright State education to help share advertising history as director of education and engagement at the American Sign Museum. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus
Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading
Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award
Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading
Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program named one of top online graduate programs by U.S. News
Wright State’s master’s degree in industrial and human factors engineering is ranked No. 2 in Ohio and No. 33 nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs rankings. Continue reading
