Faculty & Staff

Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations

Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading

Wright State University launches Strategic Plan 2030 to advance student success, enhance role as regional economic driver 

Wright State launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that advances student success, strengthens collaborative partnerships and enhances its role as a driver of economic vitality in the region. Continue reading

Wright State marketing professor’s new book takes the horror out of managing debt

John Dinsmore, professor of marketing at Wright State, explores how common sales tactics lead people to make costly mistakes in his new book, “The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You.” Continue reading

Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year

The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading

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

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

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

Eye in the sky

Wright State’s drone officer uses aerial technology to keep campus safe on the ground

Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading

Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh selected for prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship

Priti Parikh, professor of surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was named an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow at Drexel University College of Medicine for 2025–26. Continue reading

Wright State Board of Trustees approves university budget for fiscal year 2026 

The Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan that supports Wright State’s academic mission and continues investing in student success and career readiness.   Continue reading