Economics

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

Powerful partnership

Wright State University receives a $3.6 million gift from Reynolds and Reynolds to create an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and new scholarships for business students

The Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Wright State will support the success of military veterans who are aspiring entrepreneurs. Continue reading

Business students participate in internship program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Raj Soin College of Business students participated in a summer internship program that could jump-start their career paths at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. 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

2021–2022 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement

Kevin Willardsen

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022

Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, is known as an innovative researcher and inspirational teacher. Continue reading

Wright State recognized for several undergraduate programs, social mobility by U.S. News

U.S. News named Wright State’s undergraduate programs in engineering, computer science, nursing and business as among the best in the nation for 2022. Continue reading

Brand awareness

Wright State marketing alum Marshall Ward thriving as associate product manager for ACCO Brands

If you’re wondering about the value of college internships, check in with Wright State marketing alumnus Marshall Ward. Continue reading

Mission control

Wright State business alumnus, military veteran Mike Thirtle leads the Gary Sinise Foundation

As a full-time military officer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he had little free time to take night classes at Wright State. But Mike Thirtle made time. Continue reading

Scholarship seekers

More than two dozen high school students competed for scholarships to Wright State at the Business Scholarship Challenge. Continue reading

Raj Soin College of Business maintains prestigious AACSB Business and Accounting Accreditation

The Raj Soin College of Business has maintained its accredited status by ensuring the highest level of quality in teaching, research and service. Continue reading