Faculty & Staff

Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business

Former Drexel University senior leader brings proven expertise connecting academia and industry

Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading

Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party

Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading

Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus

Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award

Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading

Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success

Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden selected for prestigious FBI National Academy program

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden will attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, joining law enforcement leaders from around the world to advance his training and bring enhanced safety practices back to campus.
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Wright State English professor to explore literature as handcrafted objects in new book

Crystal Lake, professor of English at Wright State, is researching how readers from the 17th and 18th centuries transformed literature into handcrafted objects that continue to inspire creative expression today. Continue reading

Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students

Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading

From goats to gourds, Wright State finds fun ways to support mental health

Wright State put a creative spin on World Mental Health Day with activities designed to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading