Wright State Headlines
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Nov 3
State grants to bolster Wright State’s electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students
Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to state grants for new high-tech training equipment. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree
Wright State University’s School of Nursing has reinforced its reputation as a premier nursing education destination by securing renewed — and in one case, new — accreditations across its comprehensive program offerings. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Wright State names Walter J. Branson vice president for finance and operations, chief business officer
Walter Branson will oversee Wright State’s budgeting, planning, internal audit, human resources, business operations and environmental management functions, as well as the campus grounds, maintenance, physical plant operations and university police. Continue reading
Robert L. Mott Jr. named medical director of CTRA
Robert Mott is retired U.S. Army colonel with 22 years of experience in population medicine, medical education, research, policy development, international health, corporate medicine and medical leadership. Continue reading
Bill Holmes to join Wright State as associate vice president for international affairs
Bill Holmes will join Wright State after serving as executive director of international affairs at Central Michigan University. Continue reading
President Cheryl B. Schrader earns prestigious Fellow honor from American Society for Engineering Education
President Schrader was recognized for her enlightened and creative leadership and for guiding major developments in engineering education. Continue reading
Remembering Fred White, Wright State’s first employee
Well known for his kindness and easy demeanor, Fred White was a true architect for Wright State future and a most distinguished member of the university’s past. Continue reading
Book banquet
Special honorary funds enable Wright State’s Dunbar Library to enrich collection on designated topics
Established by English chair Carol Loranger, the Loretta M. Schaechterle Book Fund provides books and multimedia materials that promote an understanding of the lives of women in the United States. Continue reading
International Friendship Program connects international students with the Dayton community
The International Friendship Program helps Wright State international students build relationships with faculty, staff, students and community members. Continue reading
Wright State’s HAPI Lab for high school students becomes focus of national interest
The outreach program was developed to promote, enrich and inform high school students about the anatomy and physiology of the human body Continue reading
Wright State engineering professor Maher Amer wins prestigious engineering fellowship at Saudi Arabian university
Maher Amer, a mechanical and materials engineering professor, will research the next generation of solar cells, as a Fulbright Scholar at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Continue reading
Wright State communications staff, photographers honored in Ohio journalism contest
Second consecutive year SPJ recognizes Wright State staff
Staff members from the Office of Communications and Office of Marketing received four awards for their coverage of Wright State in the 2017 Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Continue reading
