Wright State Headlines
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Christmas for Kids toy drive in full swing
Festive, colorfully wrapped barrels are popping up around the Dayton campus as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive. Continue reading
Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students
Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading
Building diversity: Kimberly Barrett is on the case
On her office wall is a Norman Rockwell painting that has traveled with Kimberly Barrett over the years. Continue reading
Dayton Literary Peace Prize winner Adam Hochschild to speak at Wright State
Author and journalist Adam Hochschild, whose account of World War I as experienced by Great Britain won the 2012 Dayton Literary Peace Prize for best nonfiction, will speak at Wright State… Continue reading
Wright State investing $3 million in new scholarship program
Wright State University has unveiled a new, expanded scholarship program designed to make a college education more affordable… Continue reading
President Hopkins tours automotive supplier as part of community visit
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins got an up-close look at a thriving automotive supplier as part of a visit to communities in the Wright State University Lake Campus area. Continue reading
NCAA president lauds Wright State’s academics, community service
The president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association paid a visit to Wright State, applauding the academic performance of Wright State’s student-athletes… Continue reading
Journalist David Barsamian to speak at Wright State
Journalist/writer David Barsamian, founder and director of Alternative Radio, will speak at Wright State as part of the university’s Peace Talks series. Continue reading
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
Upward Bound program awarded $1.25 million grant
Wright State University has won a $1.25 million grant to fund Upward Bound, a program designed to provide disadvantaged high school students… Continue reading
