Faculty & Staff

Crocheting for a cause


Cindy Vanzant knitting

A group of Wright State staff has gone through miles of yarn to create more than 400 items for those in need. Continue reading

Tobacco road

Wright State’s Drew Swanson pens award-winning book based on his environmental journey
Drew Swanson in office

New book by Drew Swanson, an assistant history professor at Wright State, was named the year’s best book on agricultural history by the Agricultural History Society.
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Wright State researchers show nonstick chemicals may be linked to osteoporosis in women

Findings by Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers are reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Continue reading

Engineering environment

High schools, universities embracing Wright State’s innovative engineering math curriculum model
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Wright State’s innovative Model for Engineering Mathematics, which redefines how calculus is taught to new engineering students, is spreading to other universities and high schools. Continue reading

Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about diet and exercise

Woman running

Wright State Physicians physical therapist Justin Lodge will discuss diet and exercise, thermodynamics, exercise myths and supplement myths. Continue reading

Undergraduate tuition will not increase in Wright State FY16 budget

University budget proposal approved by Board of Trustees

Wright State proposed its fiscal 2016 budget to the Board of Trustees as well as faculty, staff and students, a spending plan designed to build on the university’s successes and support its growth. Continue reading

Wright State Physicians Family Medicine earns national recognition for patient-centered care

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Wright State Physicians Family Medicine was recognized for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships. Continue reading

What good is thinking about death?

Excerpt “The Stoics had the insight that the prospect of death can actually make our lives much happier than they would otherwise be,” (William Irvine) says. “You’re supposed to allow yourself to have a flickering thought that someday you’re going … Continue reading

Wright State staff member honored by largest diversity in higher education magazine

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Joyce Smith, administrative support coordinator for equity and inclusion, received the Diversity Visionary Award from Insight into Diversity magazine. Continue reading

Wright State sergeants graduated from supervisor training program

Patrick Ammon, David Ratliff and Richard Coy

Two Wright State police sergeants completed a state training program, preparing them to be better equipped to protect the Wright State community. Continue reading