Wright State Headlines
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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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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Faculty & Staff
Leading the way
Wright State associate professor Pratik Parikh led Dayton-Cincinnati engineering organization to a Gold Award in 2016
Pratik Parikh, associate professor in the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, led a revival of the local Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers chapter. Continue reading
Stressful situation
Wright State associate professor Jeremy Schumm to train Canadian clinicians in PTSD therapy for military veterans
Canadian clinicians want to adopt a model used by Jeremy Schumm when he was associate director of the PTSD program at the Cincinnati VA. Continue reading
Security blanket
Vance Saunders heads the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s blossoming cybersecurity programs
Wright State is the only public institution in Ohio that offers a technical master’s degree in cybersecurity. Continue reading
Thomas Traynor named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Thomas Traynor has served as associate dean for graduate studies and executive education in the Raj Soin College of Business, professor of economics and chair of the Department of Economics. Continue reading
More than 2,100 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremony
The class includes graduates with 1,346 bachelor’s degrees and 766 master’s as well those awarded associate degrees and post-master’s certificates. Continue reading
Workings of protein hold keys to new cancer treatments
Kwang-Jin Cho, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, is working to find better anti-cancer drugs in his lab. Continue reading
Psychiatry resident uses telepsychiatry to reach patients
Nita Bhatt treated patients through the Ohio Telepsychiatry Project, which provides access to care for people in remote areas who are affected by mental illness and developmental disabilities. Continue reading
Spring Dance Concert to feature works by Fosse and Rhoden
Wright State Dance Ensemble’s annual Spring Dance Concert takes place April 20–23. Continue reading
Linda Caron named dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Linda Caron has a wealth of experience and has been instrumental in the growth of the College of Liberal Arts — in facilities, events and programs. Continue reading
Wright State University trustees are working to improve transparency and accountability
By Michael C. Bridges
We’ve responded and we’ve done so with accountability and transparency. And, in the spirit of Orville and Wilbur, we’re more committed than ever before to helping our graduates go on to make history. Continue reading
