Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Faculty
Good radio
Wright State professor Sean Wilson teams with engineering student Adam Wightman to launch political radio show
Sean Wilson, a professor of political science, creates an allegiance-free radio show analyzing the latest news in American politics. Continue reading
Weekly online Faculty Senate lecture series launches with a talk on the coronavirus
The weekly SiP (Shelter in Place) Lecture Series will feature talks on timely topics by Wright State faculty experts. Continue reading
Paul Lockhart honored by Ohio Academy of History
Paul Lockhart, professor of history at Wright State University, will receive the 2020 Distinguished Historian Award from the Ohio Academy of History. Continue reading
Wright State professor Nathan Bowling elected Fellow of Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Nathan Bowling was recognized for significant research contributions to the field of industrial-organizational psychology. Continue reading
STEM celebration
Betsy Crites promotes learning through educational outreach at Wright State’s Lake Campus
Betsy Crites, education lecturer and STEM coordinator at the Lake Campus, helps future teachers apply their learning through community outreach. 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
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
Gary LeRoy ’88 to receive community advocacy award
Gary LeRoy, associate dean of student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will receive the Patricia Rousseau Community Advocacy Award. Continue reading
Béla John Bognár, professor emeritus of social work, passes away at 88
Béla John Bognár founded a scholarship fund that has provided support for 255 Hungarian students. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Clintoria Williams makes cover of prestigious physiology magazine
The Physiologist Magazine named Clintoria Williams, an assistant professor at Wright State, as among the “now” generation of scientific trailblazers. Continue reading
