Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
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
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Awards
Reichert and Bognar win big with film about local dancer
“Sparkle” won the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary at SilverDocs, the largest documentary film festival in the United States. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member chosen for national leadership program
Brenda J.B. Roman, M.D., is one of 54 individuals chosen nationally to be part of the 18th incoming class for ELAM®, the only program in the United States dedicated to preparing senior women faculty for positions of leadership at academic health centers. Continue reading
Wright State’s Thaddeus Tarpey honored nationally for statistics work
Odds are that Wright State professor Thaddeus Tarpey would land in the statistics hall of fame sooner or later. Looks like sooner. Continue reading
Urban affairs professor named a Woman of Influence
Jennifer Subban, Ph.D., was one of seven women honored at the YWCA Dayton’s Women of Influence awards. Continue reading
Wright State professors’ first film added to National Film Registry
Julia Reichert and Jim Klein’s 1971 documentary Growing Up Female has been selected to join the list of landmark works of American cinema. Continue reading
IDSE Senior Advisor McCoy wins lifetime achievement award in logistics
A recently retained senior advisor to Wright State University’s Institute for Defense Studies and Education has received a top national honor… Continue reading
Wright State educators honored by Ohio Magazine
A Wright State engineering professor who is helping boost the graduation rate and… Continue reading
Four Wright State women honored in the “Ten Top Women of 2011”
Dayton Daily News recognized 10 women who are leaders in the Dayton community and contribute their time and talent for the greater good Continue reading
Bobby Rubin honored with International Education Award
He has directed and taught the Ambassador program to Costa Rica for nearly 20 years, making it the longest running study abroad program at the university. Continue reading
Margaret Dunn receives prestigious award from Association of Women Surgeons
Dunn serves as executive associate dean in the Boonshoft School of Medicine and president and CEO of Wright State Physicians. Continue reading
