Wright State Headlines
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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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May 9
Wright State media highlights, May 3–9
Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Whites of Their Eyes
Wright State professor pens historical account of Battle of Bunker Hill
A school library book on the Civil War whetted his appetite at age 6. A painting he saw at age 7 in a Boston museum depicting a Revolutionary War battle clinched it. Paul Lockhart was hooked on American history. Today, … Continue reading
Stormy Childhoods, Sunny Futures
Wright State opens its doors and heart to foster students
Growing up was a rocky road for Adrian McLemore. His mother and father divorced. He fought with his parents and teachers. He ran away from home a lot. And then there was the string of foster homes… By the time … Continue reading
Alumni Profile: Sweet Charity
St. Vincent de Paul a career highlight for Leigh Sempeles
It pulls at her heart. A family walks into a homeless shelter and for the first time must spend the night with strangers under a strange roof, thinking darkly about the future. Their faces are rouged with the look of … Continue reading
Alumni Profile: Gary McCullough
From the bunker to the boardroom
It was a never-to-be-forgotten life lesson for Gary McCullough. Plummeting to earth after having just jumped from a plane during Army training, McCullough’s parachute failed to open. The chute came out, but never caught air—a frightening phenomenon known as a … Continue reading
Wright State unveils cyber security training
State senators instrumental in securing funding for the initiative. Continue reading
Deans, executive officers, staff take part in enrollment management retreat
Deans and vice presidents met in a retreat to shape Wright State’s future enrollment strategy. Continue reading
SOPP Dean Larry James honored for military psychology, board certification efforts
National awards for military practice psychology and for leadership in board certification in clinical health psychology… Continue reading
Wright State, Clark State unveil Gateway Program to increase bachelor-degree recipients
Wright State University and Clark State Community College have joined forces to ease the transition from a community college to a four-year college… Continue reading
AT&T presents $10,000 for Wright STEPP program
AT&T has donated $10,000 to the Wright STEPP program in what is the first major collaboration on an academic program between the company and Wright State University. Continue reading
Lake Campus will play a role in aerospace defense initiative
Wright State University’s Lake Campus will play a major role in a new Wright State-led initiative to grow the aerospace defense workforce… Continue reading
