Wright State in the News

Leadership Stands Out: One accounting major’s formula for success

From the Ohio Society of CPAs online newsletter

Excerpt Brandon Yanak, junior accounting major at Wright State University, takes involvement and leadership to a new level with his active lifestyle – on and off campus. “Every experience in life is an opportunity to grow and learn something new,” … Continue reading →

Wright State Research Institute looks to commercialize military technology

Wright State Research Institute Logo

Excerpt Wright State Research Institute says it is looking to commercialize military technology as it expands operations. The institute, a research arm of Wright State University, employs 85 and is looking to hire 10 this year. WSRI is in the … Continue reading →

Programs offer second chance at a different career

Jun Kyung Ko

Excerpt The health care and social assistance sectors are expected to grow at an annual rate of 2.6 percent, adding 5 million jobs between 2012 and 2022, the BLS reported. “I think a lot of people are going into health … Continue reading →

Wright State Alumni Exhibition captures strong legacy

Excerpt When fine-arts alumni show their work, it is not only reflective of the artists themselves but also the art teachers who instructed and inspired them. This is the case at the current Alumni Exhibition at the Robert and Elaine … Continue reading →

Wright State medical students to graduate May 23

Excerpt The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine will hold its annual graduation ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, at the Schuster Performing Arts Center. The graduating class includes 105 medical students. Each student has a different story … Continue reading →

Joe Tritschler to debut his new band

Excerpt ​​Crazy Joe Tritschler is a man of many talents. By day he’s a beloved electrical engineering professor at Wright State University. Off campus, he’s a music producer and studio musician, and on rare occasions, these days anyways, he finds … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State program recruits Iraqi students

A Wright State University program is helping bright minds from Iraq get an education in Dayton, and it’s what’s working in the Miami Valley. It’s all part of an international partnership between the US Department of State and the Iraqi government. … Continue reading →

Vest excited, humbled to land pro contract

Excerpt The class that could have helped Matt Vest the most in his first job after graduating college is one he didn’t take in four years at Wright State. “I don’t know any German, so I guess I’ll have to … Continue reading →

Video—Medical students give students physicals

Medical students and 5-year-olds working together and learning important lessons from one another. First-year med students from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine gave free check-ups to 35 Kiser kindergarteners Friday. The med students conducted non-invasive physical exams under … Continue reading →

Former Fairborn educator to speak at Wright State

Excerpt Award-winning educator and writer Eric A. Combs will discuss his transition from life in the military to civilian life and his career as an educator in public schools during a program at Wright State University. The former Fairborn Primary … Continue reading →