Faculty

Wright State engineering professor named finalist for prestigious operations research award

Photo of Xinhui Zhang, Wright State University associate professor of biomedical, industrial and human factors engineering

It’s the Super Bowl of operations research—the competition for the Franz Edelman Award for achievement in operations research… Continue reading

Latest Reichert-Bognar documentary project hits the air, Web

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Inventive ideas such as the transformation of a neighborhood eyesore into a promising brewpub have come to life… Continue reading

Wright State professor digs up colonial scandals

After years of tireless research, a Wright State professor has unearthed the untold story of a seemingly ordinary… Continue reading

Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West

Photo of Wright State professor and researcher Kate Excoffon in a laboratory

The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading

Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire

Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading

English professor named one of Dayton’s Ten Top Women

Photo of Mary Beth Pringle

Mary Beth Pringle, Ph.D., teaches a wide variety of courses including introductory English, writing, contemporary fiction and women’s studies. Continue reading

“Holidays in the Heartland” to air on radio for Thanksgiving Day

Photo of the orchestra and choir onstage at the Schuster Center.

Wright State’s 15th annual Holidays in the Heartland concert will be broadcast in its entirety on WDPR 88.1 FM and WDPG 89.9 FM. Continue reading

George Huang, Ph.D., honored for international excellence

Photo of George Huang receiving his award

George Huang, Ph.D., is this year’s recipient of the university’s International Education Award. Continue reading

Sniffles or sneezes? Don’t use antibiotics

Wright State Physicians advises patients to get smart about antibiotics

The week of Nov. 12–18 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual national campaign coordinated by the CDC. Continue reading

Latest Reichert/Bognar documentary to air on PBS

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Sparkle tells the story of celebrated Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) dancer Sheri “Sparkle” Williams. Continue reading