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Success Stories

Military minded Mark Winters started his 25-year career in the military during his freshman year at Wright State when he joined the Army ROTC.

Video virtuoso Kevin Cornell, a two-time Wright State graduate, teaches kids about science through his popular YouTube channel.

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Department News

College of Education and Human Services honored for getting students outside

November 21, 2019

The College of Education and Human Services was honored for preparing teachers to get P–12 students outside while also supporting local schools with efforts to create outdoor learning spaces.

Nick Warrington to oversee ARTSGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement

September 20, 2019

Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ARTSGala.

Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute

September 18, 2019

Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute's annual Oktoberfest.