Wright State Headlines
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Apr 22
Wright State alumna Lucy Staugler to inspire Lake Campus grads during commencement on May 1
Lucy Staugler, a retired educator and guidance counselor, was invited to speak at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony after receiving the 2025 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumna Award. Continue reading
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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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Engineering & Computer Science
Wright State computer science student Alena McCain wins $10,000 in Ohio Vax-2-School lottery
Alena McCain got vaccinated because she wanted to get back to participating in clubs and other activities. Continue reading
Wright State professor Ulas Sunar wins prestigious NIH Brain Initiative research grant
Ulas Sunar, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Medical Imaging, received an $811,410 federal grant to develop a novel neuromonitoring approach for monitoring patients with acute brain injuries. Continue reading
Material witness
Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship
Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading
Fast acting
Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading
Risk factor
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl heads a startup company with pioneering health and safety technology
Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software. Continue reading
Stage direction
Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management
Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate International Education Week amid surge of new international students
Cultural and study abroad events, the President’s International Education Award Ceremony and a Diwali celebration highlight International Education Week Nov. 1–5 at Wright State. Continue reading
College of Engineering and Computer Science builds local business connections with Manufacturing Week
Students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science met with local employers during Manufacturing Week, Sept. 27–Oct. 1. Continue reading
Getting into a rhythm
Wright State biomedical engineering alum Bridget Frost thriving at a heart technology company
Wright State University biomedical engineering alumna Bridget Frost helps develop devices used in cardiac surgery. Continue reading
Wright State’s STEMM Experience on Oct. 23 to give high school students a taste of in-demand majors and careers
High school students and their families can explore majors and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine at Wright State’s STEMM Experience. Continue reading
