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
#WrightStateStrong: Wright State mobilizing to help communities affected by tornado damage
Wright State University students, faculty, staff and alumni are coordinating to help each other and those in the Dayton community impacted by the storms. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine holds graduation ceremony on May 28
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 110 medical students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2019 received their M.D. degrees during the school’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine to hold graduation on May 28
The class of 110 medical students will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Petey Peterson honored nationally for contributions toward LGBTQA awareness
Petey Peterson, director of LGBTQA affairs at Wright State University, received the Julie B. Elkins Outstanding Service Award from the Coalition for Sexuality and Gender Identities. Continue reading
Wright State’s newest Fulbright Scholar heading to Iceland
As a Fulbright scholar, Derek Doran, associate professor of computer science, will teach and grow cybersecurity research at Reykjavik University. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association
Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading
More than 2,000 graduate at Wright State’s 2019 spring commencement ceremony
Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader addressed the class by focusing on many of the graduates’ achievements in the last year. “Class of 2019, each of you has left your own unique mark on our Wright State family and community,” said Schrader. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Emergency Communication Center staff will be recognized by Wright State and the university’s Police Department during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week. Continue reading
Free skin cancer screening event set for May 6-10
As part of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings the week of May 6-10. Continue reading
2018 Employee Recognition recipients
The 2018 honorees include more than 230 employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service to Wright State. Continue reading
