Wright State Headlines
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Jun 6
Wright State offering training sessions for education professionals and students this summer
The Summer Partnership Institute and Summer Equity Institute include 20 education-focused learning opportunities. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Raiders’ season ends in Terre Haute NCAA Regional
The Wright State baseball program’s season came to an end in the Terre Haute NCAA Regional after the Raiders lost 5–0 to North Carolina and 6–5 to Indiana State. Continue reading
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Jun 2
Wright State professor helping to develop AI learning environments
Noah Schroeder, professor of educational technology and instructional design, will receive a grant to design AI-driven pedagogical agents to help support students’ noncognitive skills. Continue reading
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Jun 1
Wright State marketing professor presents new book at Kenyan embassy
“Doing Business in Kenya: Opportunities and Challenges,” by Wakiuru Wamwara, professor of marketing, provides a comprehensive analysis of the business environment in Kenya. Continue reading
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May 31
Deep roots
Brooke Solomito uses skills she learned as an organizational leadership student at Wright State to run a successful hot dog stand in Butler County. Continue reading
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Staff
Mail motivation
Wright State staff write postcards to admitted students to ease their first-year jitters
Staff members got together during their lunch breaks to write postcards welcoming new Raiders to the Wright State family. Continue reading
Midnight minder
Police Sgt. Stefan Kempf honored as Officer of the Year because of his efforts to build relationships during the overnight hours
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety recognized the 2022 Officer of the Year and presented the Distinguished Service Award at its annual award ceremony. Continue reading
An artist’s touch
Rebecca Foley oversees both ArtsGala and the Stein Galleries for Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts
As the new art gallery and events coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts, Rebecca Foley is excited to help raise scholarship funds for Wright State fine and performing arts students at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Alumnus Bill Shepard returns to Wright State as vice president for advancement
Bill Shepard came to Wright State as a first-generation college student and then spent three decades in various leadership roles at the university. Continue reading
Brotherly love
Holden brothers lift children’s spirits during the holidays
Ten years ago the Holden brothers created Fostering Ohio, a nonprofit organization that assists foster children after emancipation and families in need. Continue reading
Tom Webb selected for training program to improve access to medical education for people with disabilities
Tom Webb, director of disability services, will receive training to help others in the field of disability inclusion and accommodation expand their involvement in the health sciences. Continue reading
Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
2022 Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)
Cathy LeePart of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2022
Coworkers praise Cathy Lee, student services coordinator in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, for her helpful attitude and open mind when facing new challenges. Continue reading
2022 Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)
Heather CastoPart of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2022
Heather Casto, academic programming director, is known as the glue that holds together the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Continue reading
2022 Excellence in Leadership (Classified)
James LawrencePart of the series: President’s Awards for Excellence 2022
James Lawrence, Sign Shop scheduler, partnered with the Office of Marketing to beautify campus by creating and installing stunning murals and graphics around Wright State. Continue reading
