Wright State Headlines
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Jun 6
Wright State media highlights, June 1–6
Wright State made headlines this week with national and regional media coverage highlighting a historic NCAA upset, expert insight on consumer behavior, a new academic partnership in health care and an internship program preparing students for Ohio’s semiconductor industry. Continue reading
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Jun 6
From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award
Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Wright State launches AI-focused summer camp for high school, incoming college students
High school students and incoming college students can learn about AI through hands-on projects and collaborative learning during an AI Summer Camp offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Jun 3
Crash course
Boonshoft School of Medicine emergency medicine residents trained outside the hospital, combining vehicle extrication exercises and battlefield simulation to gain firsthand insight into prehospital care. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Wright State revises campus mask policy
Effective March 3, masks will be optional in many public areas on the Dayton and Lake campuses, but will still be required in classrooms, labs, on campus shuttles and at health services. Continue reading
Wright State, Fairborn and YMCA will explore partnership on a possible new facility on campus
A new YMCA on the university’s campus would serve Fairborn residents and Wright State students, faculty and staff. Continue reading
James Denniston of Appalachian State appointed founding dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
James Denniston is professor of psychology and former coordinator of faculty diversity recruitment and inclusion initiatives at Appalachian State University. Continue reading
Rhodes State Dean Andrea Faber appointed vice provost and chief administrative officer of Lake Campus
Andrea Faber has served as dean of technology and liberal studies at Rhodes State College since 2021. Continue reading
Paul Lockhart, Peggy Kelly named Faculty Fellows at the Center for Faculty Excellence
Peggy Kelly was named the Faculty Fellow for Pedagogy and Paul Lockhart is the Faculty Fellow for Scholarship. Continue reading
Emily Hamman named associate vice president and chief human resources officer at Wright State
Emily Hamman Hamman has spent more than two decades of her professional career at Wright State and joined Human Resources in 2000. Continue reading
Sociologists for Women in Society honors Marlese Durr with prestigious feminist lecturer award
Marlese Durr, professor of sociology, will give a lecture for the Sociologists for Women in Society and at a selected college campus. Continue reading
Cozy kids
Wright State police officers donated dozens of hats, scarfs and mittens to help children at Mini University stay warm this winter. Continue reading
Susan Schaurer named vice president for enrollment management and chief recruitment officer at Wright State
Susan Schaurer will implement a comprehensive and data-driven enrollment strategy that will both support student recruitment and success and further advance Wright State’s vision and goals. Continue reading
Fall 2021 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State’s class of 2021 celebrated graduation during fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10–11 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
