Faculty & Staff

Attack on white fringetree by emerald ash borer likely to be widespread, says Wright State researcher

Don Cipollini holding piece of white fringetree affected by emerald ash borer

Wright State biology professor Don Cipollini suggests use of white fringetree by emerald ash borer is likely to be widespread and that the beetle may move to close relatives. Continue reading

Kathrin Engisch named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Kathrin Engisch, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology and associate dean for undergraduate education and outreach, has been named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading

Family nurse practitioner joins Wright State Physicians Internal Medicine

Christina Carter headshot

A board-certified family nurse practitioner, Christina Carter helps Wright State Physicians meet the growing demand for primary and preventive care. Continue reading

Experiencing potential of precision medicine

Madhavi Kadakia in lab

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student Bill Elder and Madhavi Kadakia, chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discuss the promise of precision medicine, or personalizing a patient’s treatment based on his or her genetic makeup. … Continue reading

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Dunbar Library’s Mandy Wilson a major force in the world of bowling
Mandy Wilson with bowling ball in library stacks

When she’s not managing the stacks in Wright State’s Dunbar Library, Mandy Wilson is knocking down pins as a professional bowler. Continue reading

Q&A: Dean of Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine talks research, challenges

Excerpt Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is entering a new era of research, thanks to its new Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration center. Putting 30 researchers from six disciplines together to investigate brain, spinal cord and nerve disorders could take … Continue reading

Mathies leaves legacy at campus

Excerpt Bonnie Mathies leaves behind a strong legacy after retiring June 30 after five years as dean at Wright State University-Lake Campus. During her tenure, campus enrollment grew from 845 to 1,147. The number of bachelor’s degrees offered rose from … Continue reading

Lake dweller

New dean Jay Albayyari sees bright future for Wright State’s Lake Campus
Jay Albayyari headshot

Jay Albayyari, the new dean of Wright State’s Lake Campus, sought the job because he wanted to lead a college campus with a lot of potential and help it prosper. Continue reading

Dayton Theater Hall of Fame honors Joe Deer

Excerpt The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community. The 2015 inductee is Joe Deer. Joe Deer is … Continue reading

Pair of ACEs

Wright State’s Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone complete prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships
Dan Krane

Wright State professor Dan Krane, Northern Illinois’ David Stone served prestigious American Council on Education Fellowships during the 2014-15 academic year. Continue reading