Wright State Headlines
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May 15
For the record
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
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May 14
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
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May 13
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
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May 11
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
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May 7
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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Teacher Education
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
From rural high schools to college classrooms, students will build AI skills for the workforce and teachers will gain the training to take them there
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
Turning injury into impact
Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
Portrait of perseverance
Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student
Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading
Wright State alum Emily Romigh builds on a family legacy in education
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored second-grade teacher Emily Romigh for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy program at Wright State. Continue reading
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
2025 Outstanding Collaborative Unit
Office of Partnerships and Field ExperiencesPart of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence
The Office of Partnerships and Field Experiences opens doors for Wright State teacher education students to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in local schools, ensuring students gain the skills and confidence to thrive in the classroom. Continue reading
2024–25 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Dave Herick, instructor of teacher educationPart of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence
Few have made as enduring an impact on Wright State’s teacher education program as Instructor Dave Herick. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
From reluctant student to community leader
Wright State Lake Campus alum Joey Braun inspires the next generation
Two-time Wright State grad Joey Braun helped revise Camp Inquire, a summer program for gifted students held at the Lake Campus. Continue reading
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State alum Tom Jenkins honored for decades-long teaching career
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
