Author Archives: Erica Harrah

Nontraditional student Stephanie Porter realizes dream of completing degree at Wright State

After putting her education on hold for several years Stephanie Porter earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wright State in April 2022. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

School of Professional Psychology faculty member Susan George chosen as American Psychological Association Fellow

Susan George, assistant professor in the School of Professional Psychology, was named a Fellow in the American Psychological Association’s Leadership and Education Advancement Program. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology, Research |

Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area

The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr wins prestigious Jessie Bernard Award

The American Sociological Association honored Marlese Durr for expanding the horizons of sociology to fully encompass the role of women in society. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Wright State alumna Amy Riegel named executive director of state homeless coalition

Wright State political science graduate Amy Riegel works to end homelessness and promotes decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

Students in Archaeology Field School excavate 100-year-old family farm

Wright State students find numerous artifacts during excavation of 100-year-old family farm. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Field School in Archaeology, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies, Videos |

Engineering and Computer Science students earn Dayton Workforce Partnership scholarships

College of Engineering and Computer Science logo

“Over the years, we have awarded by far more scholarships to Wright State students than all other area colleges,” said Ron Adler. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, News |

Registration now open for free Summer Educational Institute at Wright State

The Summer Educational Institute offers opportunities for educators, future educators and school personnel to learn about equity issues in schools. Continue reading

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Wright State faculty, staff, administrators complete inaugural Data Literacy Institute

The Data Literacy Institute helped participants identify evidence-based practices that increased student equity, retention and success. Continue reading

Posted in Business, Career Services, Enrollment Management, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Student Success |

Wright State receives grant to digitize local program featuring prominent civil rights figures

Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Historical Records Advisory Board, Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives will digitize videocassettes of the weekly television program, “Like It Is.” Continue reading

Posted in Home news sidebar, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives |