Faculty & Staff

University of Maine’s Sobolik named dean of Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts

Kristin D. Sobolik, an associate dean at the University of Maine, has been named dean of Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts. Continue reading

Wright State’s “Healthy Steps” program to return

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They took steps in the right direction last winter—1.5 million steps, to be exact. Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal names Wright State’s Hopkins among most influential

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The Dayton Business Journal has named Wright State President David R. Hopkins as among its Top 12 Most Influential People of 2012 in the Dayton Region. Continue reading

Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West

Photo of Wright State professor and researcher Kate Excoffon in a laboratory

The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading

Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire

Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading

English professor named one of Dayton’s Ten Top Women

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Mary Beth Pringle, Ph.D., teaches a wide variety of courses including introductory English, writing, contemporary fiction and women’s studies. Continue reading

“Holidays in the Heartland” to air on radio for Thanksgiving Day

Photo of the orchestra and choir onstage at the Schuster Center.

Wright State’s 15th annual Holidays in the Heartland concert will be broadcast in its entirety on WDPR 88.1 FM and WDPG 89.9 FM. Continue reading

George Huang, Ph.D., honored for international excellence

Photo of George Huang receiving his award

George Huang, Ph.D., is this year’s recipient of the university’s International Education Award. Continue reading

Sniffles or sneezes? Don’t use antibiotics

Wright State Physicians advises patients to get smart about antibiotics

The week of Nov. 12–18 is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week, an annual national campaign coordinated by the CDC. Continue reading

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading