Wright State Headlines
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Feb 11
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
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Feb 10
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
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Faculty
Board of Regents appoints Gary LeRoy, M.D., to new Primary Care Scholarship Selection Committee
LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions and associate professor of family medicine, was one of seven physicians appointed to serve on the committee. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine family physician to receive Pfizer Teacher Development Award
This award recognizes outstanding, new community-based physicians who combine clinical practice with part-time teaching of family medicine. Continue reading
Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster
Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week to feature Lake Campus expert
It’s crunch time for prehistoric shark expert Chuck Ciampaglio. Continue reading
Award-winning Air Force scientist has Wright State ties
One of seven scientists and engineers receiving the Air Force Research Laboratory’s highest honor this year has ties to Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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
Wright State University mourns the loss of third president, Paige E. Mulhollan
Dr. Mulhollan is remembered on campus as a dynamic but “laid-back” president who took time to personally interact with faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Wright State University appoints Vice President – Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement
Kimberly Barrett, Ph.D., will have a hands-on role in continuing to promote and nourish diversity, multiculturalism and community engagement. Continue reading
Orthopaedic surgery faculty member named co-chair of Operation Smile Burns Program
Michael Johnson, M.D., will work to help individuals in developing areas of the world who suffer from correctable burn-related deformities. Continue reading
Wright State community remembers Betty Yung
Professor Betty Yung, 67, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 14. Continue reading
