Wright State Headlines
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Aug 18
Seeing and believing
Now at the No. 1 graduate school in the country for biological sciences, Davis credits her Wright State education for helping lay the foundation for her success. Continue reading
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Aug 17
Curating a career
Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major, curated “From Campus to Community,” showcasing the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading
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Aug 14
Setting up the community
The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading
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Aug 13
Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley’s best
Award-winning productions and standout performances showcase the talent of Wright State Theatre students, faculty and alumni. Continue reading
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Aug 12
Student-led SPARK program promotes health and wellness at Wright State
A team of students are making conversations about wellness more approachable by providing peer support and campus resources to fellow students. Continue reading
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Faculty
2024–25 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service
Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciencesPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences, is a champion of conservation whose impact stretches from the Wright State campus woods to international ecological research. Continue reading
2024–25 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award
Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciencesPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences at Wright State, has a remarkable talent for turning complex statistics into tools that solve real-world health problems. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Dave Herick, instructor of teacher educationPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching
Ajani Ross, lecturer of physicsPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Physics Lecturer Ajani Ross’ innovative teaching and mentorship light up the classroom and inspire students to reach for the stars. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Excellence: Community Engagement
Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciencesPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Wright State biologist Don Cipollini’s ability to share knowledge clearly and passionately has made him a trusted voice about the wonders of the natural world. Continue reading
Pioneering Wright State nursing graduate promotes cancer screenings among students
Mariah Jansing is the first student to complete Wright State’s newly accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice program in the School of Nursing. Continue reading
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 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
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 professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
