Wright State Headlines
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Apr 3
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State Fraternity and Sorority Council revives Greek Week after 5-year hiatus
Wright State’s Greek Week from April 7–11 will feature a social media challenge, water games, craft night, field day games and a lip-synch contest. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State celebrates educators, innovative practices at Learn Local Conference
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State for a valuable professional development experience. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State Media Highlights, March 24–28
ArtsGala, Raiderthon and a Habitat for Humanity build were among the Wright State campus activities that attracted media coverage last week. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.7 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late William A. Bernie, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State professor Kunal Swani received prestigious research award from international marketing organization
Kunal Swani, professor of marketing at Wright State, and his research team won the prestigious William R. Darden Best Research Paper Methodology Award from the Academy of Marketing Science. Continue reading
Pediatrics chair and interim associate dean appointed at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine
Shehzad Saeed was appointed chair of pediatrics and Laurie Bankston was appointed interim associate dean for medical education at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins Regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, won a Regional Emmy Award and a state journalism award for stories he produced for the Wright State Newsroom. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders
Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading
Joylynn Brown appointed director of athletics at Wright State
Joylynn Brown, a longtime leader of Wright State athletics and a former coach and student-athlete, is the first woman to serve as director of athletics at the university. Continue reading
New book by Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah examines rise of medical marijuana in U.S.
Lee Hannah, professor of political science at Wright State, explores the spread of medical marijuana in his new book, “Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States.” Continue reading
Wright State staff member Nick Christian receives first Distinguished Dissertation Award
Nick Christian, director of assessment and accreditation at Wright State, received the Distinguished Dissertation Award after graduating with his Ed.D. in the spring. Continue reading
Wright State to offer summer research experience in secure and trusted microelectronics for undergraduate students
Wright State will offer undergraduate students research experiences in cybersecurity during a new summer training program supported by the National Science Foundation. Continue reading
Wright State staff leaders, faculty member honored for excellence by SOCHE
Kurt Holden, Josh Ricker and Amanda Spencer were honored by the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education with 2023-2024 Excellence Awards. Continue reading
