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
Beloved Wright State professor, prolific writer, retires with a legacy among electronics students
Marian Kazimierczuk, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, continues to advise doctoral students and teach, despite retiring last year. Continue reading
Sharing the joy of music
The legacy of former Wright State professor Mel Goldfinger lives on through his love of music
The late Mel Goldfinger’s beloved collection of instruments was donated to the Wright State School of Music. Continue reading
Alumna Nella Ludlow returns to Wright State to lead quantum computing program
Nella Ludlow is responsible for building a research team in quantum computing and pursuing partnerships with the Defense Department, the Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Paul Lockhart, Peggy Kelly named Faculty Fellows at the Center for Faculty Excellence
Peggy Kelly was named the Faculty Fellow for Pedagogy and Paul Lockhart is the Faculty Fellow for Scholarship. Continue reading
Sociologists for Women in Society honors Marlese Durr with prestigious feminist lecturer award
Marlese Durr, professor of sociology, will give a lecture for the Sociologists for Women in Society and at a selected college campus. Continue reading
Book season
English faculty member Erin Flanagan publishes her first novel, with a second on the way
After releasing two short story collections, Erin Flanagan, a professor of English language and literatures at Wright State, published “Deer Season” earlier this fall. Continue reading
Expanding opportunities
Harry Khamis, professor emeritus and former director of the Statistical Consulting Center, hopes his estate gift will help recruit more diverse students to the field of statistics
Retired Wright State faculty member Harry Khamis made a bequest in his estate to establish an endowed fund to support the Statistical Consulting Center and students studying statistics. Continue reading
Damaris Serrano receives national Panamanian award for book on literature
The University of Panama honors Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish with an award for her book on Panamanian literature. Continue reading
Professor of nursing Rosemary Eustace completes prestigious fellowship in Tanzania on breast cancer awareness
Rosemary Eustace received a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship to collaborate with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. Continue reading
Ambassadors program spotlights expertise of Lake Campus faculty and opportunities for high school students
The Faculty Ambassadors Program introduces high school students to Lake Campus faculty members who are changing the world. Continue reading
