Wright State Headlines
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May 19
Wright State to host annual job and resources fair for veterans and their families on May 21
Veterans, military-connected individuals and family members can connect with local employers and resource organizations at the annual Vets Moving Forward event on May 21 at Wright State. Continue reading
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May 19
Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Research led by medical school staff member finds organizational leader assessments lacking
As part of her doctoral research, Colleen Hayden designed a study to help fill the absence of knowledge on the subject of leader engagement. Continue reading
Paige Früchtnicht-Ponchak joins Wright State as gallery coordinator
Paige Früchtnicht-Ponchak plays many roles as the head of Wright State’s Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Risk reward
Wright State raising profile of degree program in actuarial science
Since joining the Wright State College of Mathematics and Science at the start of the fall semester, Julan Al-Yassin has focused on enhancing the Actuarial Science Program. Continue reading
All are welcome to attend annual Raidersgiving celebration
Wright State’s annual Thanksgiving celebration, Raidersgiving, takes place on Thursday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Nutter Center’s McLin Gym. Continue reading
Medical school professor presents research at National Security Agency meeting
Terry Oroszi, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, regularly gives presentations on her research into domestic terrorism. Continue reading
Wakiuru Wamwara to receive Wright State’s International Education Award
Wakiuru Wamwara, associate professor of marketing, will receive the International Education Award during Wright State’s International Education Week. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund
Grants program supports student success initiatives
The Students First Fund is a grants program designed to support innovative ideas that assist students to succeed, thrive, persist, graduate and begin their careers. Continue reading
Gary LeRoy ’88 to receive community advocacy award
Gary LeRoy, associate dean of student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will receive the Patricia Rousseau Community Advocacy Award. Continue reading
Thomas Traynor named dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Thomas Traynor had served as interim dean of the College of Business since 2017 after serving as associate dean for graduate studies and executive education. Continue reading
Jane Wildermuth honored by Academic Library Association of Ohio
Jane Wildermuth Wildermuth received a TEDDY Award for distinguished service from the Technical Electronic and Digital Services Interest Group. Continue reading
