Wright State Headlines
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Jun 5
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading
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Jun 4
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
Rachel Sturm, associate dean and professor of management in the Raj Soin College of Business, has built a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher and leader. Continue reading
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Jun 1
Holding herself to high standards
Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading
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May 27
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Boonshoft School of Medicine names Jeffrey Travers professor, chair of pharmacology/toxicology
Jeffrey Travers named professor and chair, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, and professor, Department of Dermatology. Continue reading
Acting natural
Jason Kaufman brings his theater, movie, television moves to Wright State
After performing on the stage and in movies and TV, Jason Kaufman teaches acting to students hoping for careers on Broadway and in Hollywood. Continue reading
Dieter E. Nevels appointed executive director and CFO of Boonshoft School of Medicine
Dieter Nevels has been appointed executive director and chief financial officer of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Formula developed by Wright State scientists could shed light on global climate change
Research by two Wright State faculty members Allen Hunt and Thomas Skinner will be published in Chaos, a physics journal. Continue reading
Wright State, Kimberly Barrett recognized by Dayton NAACP with Community Outreach Award
Dayton Unit NAACP honors Wright State, Kimberly Barrett for promoting citizen and employee engagement in the community. Continue reading
Kristine Scordo appointed chair of cardiology nurses group
Professor of nursing appointed chair of the Cardiovascular Team Section’s Advanced Practice Nurses Work Group for The American College of Cardiology. Continue reading
Digging deep
Wright State’s Jeannette Marchand extends her passion for archaeology to the younger set
Jeannette Marchand, who teaches archaeology and classics, says she’s motivated by the thrill of discovery on a dig or in research. Continue reading
Wright State physicist calculates spread of Ebola
Wright State physics professor Allen Hunt publishes statistical analysis of the spread of the Ebola virus. Continue reading
Dunbar Library to host symposium on open access to research
Symposium includes a keynote address by Ohio State’s vice president for research on the SHARE (SHared Access Research Ecosystem) Initiative. Continue reading
Wright State’s Robert Sweeney honored by state commission for Latino affairs
Robert Sweeney, executive vice president for planning at Wright State, honored for supporting and advancing the interests of the Hispanic community. Continue reading
