Wright State Headlines
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Sep 17
2024–25 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence
From the Great Lakes to New Zealand, Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, professor of biological sciences, has helped change the way the world understands water, ecosystems and the environment. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2024–25 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research
Psychology Professor Valerie Shalin’s research can be found in unexpected and extraordinary areas — from NASA missions to emergency response to the future of artificial intelligence. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2024–25 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service
Volker Bahn, associate professor of biological sciences, is a champion of conservation whose impact stretches from the Wright State campus woods to international ecological research. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2024–25 Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching Award
Ramzi Nahhas, professor of population and public health sciences at Wright State, has a remarkable talent for turning complex statistics into tools that solve real-world health problems. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading
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Wright State in the News
Video—Wright State University president makes a visit
Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was the guest of honor at St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Hopkins updated rotary members on the ongoing efforts at Wright State University Lake Campus, which includes adding programs to the … Continue reading
Video—Wright State grad student’s website helps concussion victims
As spring sports pick up, so do safety concerns and fear of concussions. There are a number of resources available to help families, including a newer state law to better protect our kids. “That timeline is just gone for me, … Continue reading
Video—Mad Men: The Class
Andrew Strombeck, associate professor of English, discusses his course Mad Men and Literature 1965–70 on Fox 45 in the Morning. The course uses Mad Men to show the influence literature has on pop culture. Watch the interview from Fox 45.
Audio—History professor Paul Lockhart on ‘Miami Valley Voices’
History professor Paul Lockhart appeared on Miami Valley Voices, with host Ron Rollins of the Dayton Daily News, on WHIO 95.7 FM on April 13 and 20. Lockhart discussed the significance of World War I, its impact on the Miami Valley … Continue reading
Photo gallery: Wright State University ArtsGala 2014
Wright State University students perform during the ArtsGala on Saturday, April 12. The annual fundraiser was expected to bring in more than $100,000 to provide scholarships to students in the university’s arts programs. View photos of ArtsGala from the Dayton … Continue reading
‘Mad Men’ focus of Wright State course
Excerpt Dapper Don Draper has made his way into a local college classroom. Andrew Strombeck, a Wright State associate English professor, created “Mad Men and Literature 1965-70” to show the impact literature has on pop culture, according to an article … Continue reading
Afghan who translated for U.S. troops finds new life at Wright State
Excerpt Ziaullah Anwari had never ordered a hamburger at a Sonic drive-in or shopped at Wal-Mart. Anwari, 22, counts those everyday experiences among his first-ever in America since he moved to Fairborn from his home country, Afghanistan. The Wright State … Continue reading
Wright State hosting ArtsGala
Excerpt The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $1.6 million for arts scholarships during its 14-year history, is set for Saturday, April 12. The black-tie-optional event will showcase Wright State fine and performing arts students and … Continue reading
Wright State graduate student develops formula for treating victims of sex trafficking
Excerpt When Michelle Sobon was a sophomore at Indiana Wesleyan University, an alumna came to campus and spoke about how she had used art therapy to treat young victims of sex trafficking in Cambodia. The fact that girls as young … Continue reading
Workshop at Wright State focuses on supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in Dayton
Excerpt Supporting Dayton’s immigrant entrepreneurs and preparing young people to compete in the global economy were the focus on a workshop at Wright State University March 14. The workshop, “Immigrant, Inc.: Building an Ecosystem to Help Immigrant Entrepreneurs Succeed,” attracted … Continue reading
