Wright State Headlines
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Jan 9
Nichole Rustad named associate vice president for university communications and marketing at Wright State
Nichole Rustad is responsible for providing vision, strategy and oversight for all communications and marketing functions at Wright State. Continue reading
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Dec 20 2024
Wright State to launch mobile street medicine project for underserved patients in Dayton
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine will collaborate with Premier Health to provide health care services to people with substance use disorders through a mobile community-based health care, or street medicine, model. Continue reading
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Dec 19 2024
Top 10 Wright State Newsroom videos of 2024
The Wright State Newsroom shared once-in-a-lifetime moments with students, faculty and staff while making joyful connections with alumni during 2024. Continue reading
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Dec 18 2024
2025 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State University Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of Wright State alumni and friends with its 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards. Continue reading
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Dec 17 2024
Wright State alum partners with alma mater to brew a Raider-branded beer
Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
2023 Excellence in Service (Unclassified)
Angie TiptonPart of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2023
Angie Tipton, the budget and project accounts manager in the Design and Construction Department, is a trusted and valuable team member who demonstrates daily what a model employee looks. Continue reading
2022–23 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence
Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan (T. K. Prasad)Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan (or T. K. Prasad), professor of computer science and engineering, is an ideal academic who has struck the perfect balance between teaching, research and scholarship. Continue reading
2022–23 University Professor
In-Hong ChaPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
In-Hong Cha, professor of music, is an outstanding teacher, musician and conductor who has brought national and international attention to Wright State and its music program. Continue reading
2022–23 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research
Sherif M. ElbasiounyPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Sherif Elbasiouny, professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, is pursuing innovative cross-disciplinary neuroscience research that could impact human disease in phenomenal ways. Continue reading
2022–23 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service
Wakiuru WamwaraPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Wakiuru Wamwara, professor of marketing, has championed the expansion of global awareness and international understanding at Wright State University and beyond. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance
Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading
Total student enrollment increases at Wright State University
For the first time since 2015, the number of students at Wright State University has increased, with a total of 11,036 students enrolled for Fall Semester. Continue reading
Wright State Wind Symphony invited to perform at national college band conference
This is the first time a Wright State music ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. Continue reading
Wright State offering new microcredential engineering courses
Students and professional engineers can develop new skills to enhance user experiences and quality assurance through one-semester microcredential courses at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre’s Joe Deer to direct ‘Guys and Dolls’ during residency in Italy
Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is participating in a residency at a musical theatre school in Italy. Continue reading
