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: Seth Bauguess
Donna Miles Curry, Ph.D., associate dean of graduate programs and associate professor College of Nursing and Health, will receive the Excellence in Education Award from the Ohio Association of Advanced Practices Nurses at a dinner reception held in Dublin, Ohio, … Continue reading
A new book by Sue Polanka, Head of Reference & Instruction, was published in September 2011: “E-Reference Context and Discoverability in Libraries; Issues and Concepts.” Contributors include Jane Wildermuth, Head of Digital Services; Terese DeSimio, Science Librarian; and Ximena Chrisagis, … Continue reading
Footlights: WSU ready to roll out ‘Hairspray’
((Excerpt)) Wright State University Theatre is like a corner of Broadway these days. One big musical, “Hairspray,” is ready to go up, starting Thursday. Rehearsals have also begun for another big production, “Rent,” which opens in January. The first order … Continue reading
In German matchup of former WSU standouts, Wood tops Duggins
((Excerpt)) Former Wright State teammates DaShaun Wood and Vaughn Duggins met on the court in Germany for the first time on Sunday. Wood’s team won the game, but Duggins had the better statistical night. Wood’s ALBA Berlin beat Duggins’ Walter … Continue reading
WSU Fine and Performing Arts honored
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – Honors Thursday for Wright State University’s Fine and Performing Arts Department. It was awarded the Center of Excellence Award by Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro and Wright State President David Hopkins. A video … Continue reading
Ten Top Women named for 2011
((Excerpt)) DAYTON – Ten Miami Valley women have been named 2011 recipients of the Ten Top Women awards. The honor, initiated in 1962, recognizes leaders in the community who contribute time and talent for the greater good. A luncheon in … Continue reading
First Responders Participate In Calamityville Training
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio — Being prepared in the case of a disaster is the mission of Calamityville, and on Wednesday first responders were put to the test. The National Center for Medical Readiness at Wright State University, better known as … Continue reading
Tom Hanks sends his congratulations to CELIA
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — Ohio Board of Regents Chancellor Jim Petro, joined by Wright State President David R. Hopkins, Thursday named Wright State University’s Center for Collaborative Education, Leadership and Innovation in the Arts (CELIA) an Ohio Center of Excellence in … Continue reading
Experts say U.S. role is vital to Libya transition
((Excerpt)) Vaughn Shannon, a political science professor at Wright State University, said the transition in Libya is the “perfect time for multilateralism.” “Having a voice and working with all the others who care about that area of North Africa is … Continue reading
Hanks applauds WSU’s state arts honor
((Excerpt)) Film star Tom Hanks offered his congratulations by video on Thursday, Oct. 20, when several arts programs at Wright State University were designated an Ohio Center of Excellence by the state Board of Regents. The departments of art, art … Continue reading
