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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Electrical Engineering
College of Engineering and Computer Science named leader in inclusive excellence
The American Society for Engineering Education recognized the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science for supporting groups underrepresented in engineering. Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Wright State graduate programs among best for 2019
U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in engineering and nursing. Continue reading
Team led by Wright State professor Elliott Brown wins prestigious IEEE Best Paper Award for polarimetric radar work
Elliott Brown, the Ohio Research Scholars Endowed Chair in Sensors Physics, and his team of researchers were recognized for their research on the polarization of electromagnetic radiation, or radio waves. Continue reading
Eight Wright State computer, engineering and business degree programs receive national re-accreditation
Programs offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Raj Soin College of Business received re-accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Continue reading
Sorority and fraternity presidential pride
Participating in student organizations is one of Lauren Pelan’s favorite things about Wright State. Continue reading
Interim Dean Brian Rigling brings a fresh perspective to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Rigling says he’s committed to taking care of students, faculty and staff in the college. Continue reading
Helping students succeed
Wright State graduate Doug Rasor and his wife, Barbara, create scholarship fund for engineering and computer science students
Doug Rasor and his wife, Barbara, hope their newly created scholarship will impact the lives of students, just as theirs was by a scholarship Doug received as a student at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State grad, Wright-Patt engineer/guitarist makes a joyful noise in business
Excerpt A Wright-Patterson Air Force Base electrical engineer has stepped into the competitive market of electric guitar effects pedals, helping guitarists shape their sound — and creating a new business along the way. Mike Trombley, 26, is a Troy resident … Continue reading
Wright State’s Nasr Hassanien wins prestigious international award for radar research
Wright State research scientist Nasr Hassanien honored for his research into developing novel signaling schemes for embedding communication signals into radar emissions. Continue reading
Wright State’s Brian Rigling earns prestigious Fellow honor from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE has named Wright State professor of electrical engineering Brian Rigling as a Fellow for his contributions to synthetic aperture radar imaging. Continue reading
