Faculty & Staff

Joe Deer honored with Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Bob Mihalek

Joe Deer, head of Wright State’s Musical Theatre program, received the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence during Fall Commencement Dec. 14. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine names Michael Leffak, interim chair of Dept. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Cindy Young

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Michael Leffak, Ph.D., interim chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Continue reading →

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine presents annual faculty awards to outstanding teachers, mentors

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized several faculty members on Nov. 19 at its annual Faculty Awards event… Continue reading →

Dennis Andersh to expand the growing applied research efforts at Wright State

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Wright State Media Team

Dennis J. Andersh, a nationally renowned senior executive in management and research, has joined Wright State University to spearhead the growth of its use-inspired and applied research portfolio. Continue reading →

Wright State University clinical medicine librarian receives regional 2013 Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Cindy Young

The Midwest Chapter of the Medical Library Association recognized Bette S. Sydelko, M.S.L.S., M.Ed., AHIP, with the 2013 Distinguished Librarian of the Year Award at its annual meeting in October in East Peoria, Ill. Continue reading →

New instructors broaden offerings at Wright State’s Lake Campus

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Jim Hannah

A biologist who swam among sharks and rays in the waters off Cuba. A Pittsburgh engineer interested in doing research on heart valves. A chemist, a food industry expert, a graphic designer, a sociologist and two literature experts. Continue reading →

Counselor education professor receives Ohio Counseling Association award for excellence in research and writing

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Seth Bauguess

Rick Wantz, Ed.D., professor of counselor education and mental health counselor education program advisor, received the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA) Award for excellence in research and writing… Continue reading →

More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Reilly Dixon

Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading →

Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jim Hannah

Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →