Wright State Headlines
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May 23
Wright State official survives killer Oklahoma tornado
Huddled in a tiny concrete bunker in Moore, Okla., with her daughter and grandchildren, Wright State University official Barb Cwirka could hear only the soft whir of a ventilation fan. Continue reading
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May 23
French student Brandon Broadwater says bonjour to Presidential Scholarship
At the end of spring semester, French language lover Brandon Broadwater bid a brief adieu to the United States in order to soak up the language and culture in France.
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May 22
Jacqueline McMillan to retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jacqueline McMillan, Ph.D., has announced that she will retire as Vice President for Enrollment Management on December 31, 2013, after serving for more than 30 years at Wright State University. Continue reading
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May 22
Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities offers seminar on ethical dilemmas for health, social services professionals
Health care and social service providers work to promote the well-being of their clients. But sometimes they face ethical dilemmas. Continue reading
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May 22
Hightowers Petroleum Company of the Year
Hightowers Petroleum Co., headed by Wright State Foundation board member Stephen Hightower, was named Black Enterprise’s Industrial Service Company of The Year. Continue reading
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Research
Spinal cord circuit that controls body movement focus of Wright State neuroscience research
Ahmed Obeidat – who obtained his M.D. at The Jordan University of Science and Technology – is pursuing his Ph.D. at Wright State University in neurophysiology and is among the research stars… Continue reading
Wright State University awarded Air Force funding for research at Calamityville
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract of $500,000 to the Wright State Research Institute and National Center for Medical Readiness… Continue reading
Wright State professor has role in next Mars mission
The Department of Physics professor is a member of the science team for Mars MAVEN, next in line for a ride to the Red Planet. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student recognized internationally for research
At an International Motoneuron Meeting in Australia, Adam Deardorff was recognized by leading scientists and clinicians from North America, Europe and Australasia with an award for the best oral presentation by a student. Continue reading
Wright State leads $1 million air vehicle research project
Wright State University will lead a $1 million project to develop computer aids for designing smart air vehicles that adapt to keep flying, even when damaged in flight. Continue reading
Wright State offers new master’s degree in cyber security
Wright State University is responding to growing cyber threats with a new Master of Science degree in cyber security. Continue reading
Wright State expert named to esteemed national DNA panel
An associate professor of virology at Wright State University, has been selected to serve on the prestigious 21-member Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee. Continue reading
2012 Dayton Area Drug Survey finds decrease in many types of drug use
Biennial survey conducted by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine shows alcohol remains most widely abused drug among teens
Results suggest a decrease in drug use among teens, but alcohol remains the most widely abused drug at all grade levels. Continue reading
Wright State Research Institute and partners awarded $4.9 million Air Force contract
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract of $4.9 million to Wright State University and its industry partners Continue reading
Rainforest field course changes lives
Want to study abroad next spring? Check out this deal: Fly into Cusco, Peru, high in the Andes Mountains and take a van down the cloud-shrouded eastern slope… Continue reading
