Wright State Headlines
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Jan 23
Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano wins Panamanian literary award
Damaris Serrano, professor of Spanish, received the prestigious Pedro Correa Vázquez Literary Criticism Essay Award from Panama’s Ministry of Culture for her book “Voices in Global Times.” Continue reading
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Jan 22
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler earns Oscar nomination for production design on ‘Sinners’
Wright State motion pictures graduate Hannah Beachler earned her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Production Design on the blockbuster film “Sinners.” Continue reading
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Jan 20
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Campus knitting circle brings warmth to those in need
Part of a centuries-old tradition, a Wright State group has found a way to weave passion with charity. Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
