Faculty & Staff

Wright State recognized for serving as HERC lead institution

Wright State has served as a Higher Education Recruitment Consortium lead regional institution since 2018. Continue reading

Photo development

Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute

As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading

Wright State physicist Allen Hunt reveals new hydrology model in research paper

Allen Hunt, professor of physics at Wright State, has published a new research paper in the journal AGU Advances. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton Daily News as among area’s best in 2022–23

Wright State Theatre’s productions of “Arcadia” and “On the Town” were honored as the best local collegiate productions for the 2022–23 season. Continue reading

Wright State alumnus, private investigator wins La Mega Hispanic Business Award

Francisco Marques, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Humanities from Wright State, was honored for his work as a professional private investigator. Continue reading

Wright State nursing faculty receive research grant to study community healthy teaching practices

Ann M. Stalter and Deborah L. Ulrich received funding from the Association of Community Health Nursing Educators to study community health nursing faculty teaching practices specific to environmental health. Continue reading

Let’s roll

Wright State faculty member Megan Faragher finds connections between the classroom and roller derby rink

Megan Faragher, an associate professor of English at Wright State’s Lake Campus, is co-captain of the nationally ranked Gem City Roller Derby team. Continue reading

Wright State faculty, staff receive SOCHE Excellence Awards

Wright State employees Shamon Green, Jeffrey Peters and Michelle Streeter-Ferrari received 2022–2023 SOCHE Excellence Awards. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine psychiatrist Brian Merrill receives national education award

Brian Merrill, associate professor of psychiatry at the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, received the Roeske Teaching Award from the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading

Wright State Board of Trustees approves budget for fiscal year 2024

Wright State will will continue to invest in academic programming that meets the Dayton Region’s economic demand, retention initiatives, and marketing and brand awareness. Continue reading