Wright State Headlines
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Dec 14
More than 1,400 students graduate at Wright State’s 2019 fall commencement
Graduating students and their families celebrated the culmination of their education at Wright State University Dec. 14 during the 2019 fall commencement ceremony at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
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Dec 13
Wright State medical student participates in prestigious Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation program
Kyle Henneke, M.D./M.P.H. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, learned about treating patients with addictions at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Continue reading
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Dec 13
Brian Rigling named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Brian Rigling had served as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science since July 2018. Continue reading
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Dec 12
Wright State awarded nearly $1 million in Choose Ohio First grants for computer science scholarships
The grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education will help support student recruitment and continuation for the first two academic years. Continue reading
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Dec 12
Holiday help
The Wright State community collected hundreds of toys and other items for children in Greene County through the university’s annual Adopt a Family gift drive. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Brian Rigling named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Brian Rigling had served as interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science since July 2018. Continue reading
Science and Mathematics Dean Douglas Leaman named interim provost of Wright State
Douglas Leaman, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics, will join the leadership team of Susan Edwards, who will become the university’s eighth president on Jan. 1. Continue reading
Jennifer Daniels named director of Wright State’s Clinical Trials Research Alliance
Jennifer Daniels is responsible for oversight of clinical research activities at Premier Health campuses, Wright State Physicians sites and community clinic locations. Continue reading
Research led by medical school staff member finds organizational leader assessments lacking
As part of her doctoral research, Colleen Hayden designed a study to help fill the absence of knowledge on the subject of leader engagement. Continue reading
Paige Früchtnicht-Ponchak joins Wright State as gallery coordinator
Paige Früchtnicht-Ponchak plays many roles as the head of Wright State’s Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Risk reward
Wright State raising profile of degree program in actuarial science
Since joining the Wright State College of Mathematics and Science at the start of the fall semester, Julan Al-Yassin has focused on enhancing the Actuarial Science Program. Continue reading
All are welcome to attend annual Raidersgiving celebration
Wright State’s annual Thanksgiving celebration, Raidersgiving, takes place on Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Nutter Center’s McLin Gym. Continue reading
Medical school professor presents research at National Security Agency meeting
Terry Oroszi, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, regularly gives presentations on her research into domestic terrorism. Continue reading
Wakiuru Wamwara to receive Wright State’s International Education Award
Wakiuru Wamwara, associate professor of marketing, will receive the International Education Award during Wright State’s International Education Week. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund
Grants program supports student success initiatives
The Students First Fund is a grants program designed to support innovative ideas that assist students to succeed, thrive, persist, graduate and begin their careers. Continue reading
