Wright State Headlines
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Apr 18
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
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Apr 18
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien honored for global diplomacy
Wright State alum Morgan O’Brien’s diplomatic career has taken him from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base to the United Nations and the State Department to NATO. Continue reading
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Professional Psychology
Wright State’s Ellis Institute offers free psychological first aid for those impacted by Dayton mass shooting
The Ellis Human Development Institute and Reach Out of Montgomery County are offering free, individual psychological first aid for adults. Continue reading
Wright State professor Larry James to receive prestigious lifetime achievement award from Society of Military Psychology
Larry James, a decorated Army veteran and professor in the School of Professional Psychology, will receive the John C. Flanagan Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Military Psychology. Continue reading
Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology celebrates commencement
The Wright State University School of Professional Psychology celebrated the graduation of 23 students at its 38th annual commencement ceremony July 19 in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading
Cheryl Meyer named vice provost for faculty affairs
Cheryl Meyer, associate dean of the School of Professional Psychology, joined the Wright State faculty in 1997. Continue reading
Prevent defense
Wright State faculty member Gokce Ergun works to educate the community about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Gokce Ergun, associate professor in the School of Professional Psychology, calls Fetal Alcohol Spectrum the No. 1 preventable cause of intellectual disability. Continue reading
Wright State’s Ellis Human Development Institute offering free psychological first aid for those impacted by Dayton tornadoes
Staff are available to talk about the impact of the experience on affected individuals, their friends and families and help them mobilize their strengths and seek support. Continue reading
Wright State School of Professional Psychology to mark 40th anniversary with open house on April 10
The School of Professional Psychology will hold an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at the Wright State Ellis Human Development Institute. Continue reading
For our students
Wright State University’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) continues to impact students
Wright State University’s faculty, staff and retirees may donate to more than 1,900 scholarships and programs during the 2019 CSIC campaign “For Our Students.” Continue reading
Wright State University exploring partnership opportunities with Verily Life Sciences to combat opioid crisis
Wright State is exploring opportunities to join community organizations to collaborate with Verily Life Sciences in the launch of a full-service treatment ecosystem based on the critical need in local communities. Continue reading
Taking care
Wright State grad student Sara Martinko to present her poster on stroke caregiving at national psychology conference
Research by Sara Martinko, a graduate student in the School of Professional Psychology, was influenced by her mother’s stroke. Continue reading
