Monthly Archives: December 2021

Top research stories of 2021

From developing a super sunscreen to monitoring brain injuries to tracking COVID-19 misinformation, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2021. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering & Computer Science, Field School in Archaeology, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Research, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Cozy kids

Wright State police officers donated dozens of hats, scarfs and mittens to help children at Mini University stay warm this winter. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Public Safety, Staff, Videos |

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty quoted in Dayton Daily News pandemic predictions article

Will the pandemic end in 2022?

Sara Paton, an epidemiology professor at Wright State University, explained the pandemic will end when enough people have immunity from the virus through infection or vaccination, meaning much fewer cases of severe illness and death. Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

Top 10 Newsroom videos of 2021

The Wright State Newsroom met some amazing Raiders and covered exciting events in 2021. Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Wright State business professor, Carnegie African Diaspora fellow authors University World News post

Tin by tin: Promoting African research and scholarship

Academics who recently attended the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) alumni convening in the United States deliberated on issues that are important and relevant for education in Africa. Continue reading

Posted in Business, News, Wright State in the News |

‘Veterans’ Voices’ series on WYSO features Wright State alumni, staff member

Veterans Voices logo

A veteran-to-veteran storytelling project, “Veterans’ Voices” is produced by WYSO and Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Management & International Business, Military & Veterans, News, Professional Psychology |

Debut by Wright State graduate named one of top independent films of 2021

“Holler,” which was written and directed by Wright State motion pictures alumna Nicole Riegel, was named one of the Top 10 Independent Films of 2021 by the National Board of Review. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Susan Schaurer named vice president for enrollment management and chief recruitment officer at Wright State

Susan Schaurer will implement a comprehensive and data-driven enrollment strategy that will both support student recruitment and success and further advance Wright State’s vision and goals. Continue reading

Posted in Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Honorary doctor of science degree presented to Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Abdul Wase in India

Abdul Wase, professor of internal medicine, received a D.Sc. (honoris causa) degree from the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News |

Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine

Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Profile, Career Services, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News, Research, Social Sciences and International Studies |