Wright State Headlines
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Oct 26
Wright State Dean Timothy Bunning inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Timothy Bunning, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering research that uses liquid crystal materials to control light for commercial and defense applications. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State University announces sold out game for Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
The Nov. 2 game will feature the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons and also serve as the home opener for the defending Horizon League champions. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State’s Family Weekend brings Raider families together
Wright State University welcomed students and their families to campus Oct. 9–11 for Family Weekend. Continue reading
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Oct 21
International scholars
From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Wright State acting major Megan Ledford wins playwriting competition
Senior Megan Ledford won the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, sponsored by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Awad Halabi wins Fellowship award to conduct research in Jerusalem on Islamic activist
Awad Halabi, associate professor of history and religion, will work in Jerusalem and possibly Amman, Jordan, next spring for up to four months. Continue reading
Fort worth
Wright State anthropology students dig for evidence of an historic Shawnee fort
Undergraduate anthropology students receive hands-on training at excavating during Wright State’s Field School in Archaeology. Continue reading
Wright State film alumna Nicole Riegel making directorial debut with ‘Holler’
“Holler,” the new film by 2009 motion pictures graduate Nicole Riegel, is being released nationwide in June by IFC Films. Continue reading
Wright State sociologist Marlese Durr receives prestigious faculty leadership award from Society for the Study of Social Problems
Marlese Durr was honored for her wide-ranging expertise, scholarship and contributions to the field of sociology. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Dave Deptula ’80 will serve as chair of the foundation's board
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading
Liquid asset
Wright State alumni turn their dream into reality with a craft brewery in Xenia
Operated by three Wright State alumni and a current student, Devil Wind Brewing is a tribute to the residents of Xenia. Continue reading
Wright State historian Noeleen McIlvenna wins prestigious fellowship award from North Caroliniana Society
Noeleen McIlvenna, professor of history, received the 2021 Archie K. Davis Fellowship award for her work “Dressed Pork: North Carolina and the Atlantic World Economy.” Continue reading
Health conscious
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki makes an international splash in COVID-19 research
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki published research on the lack of diversity in governmental COVID-19 task forces. Continue reading
Five Wright State faculty members to be honored by national certificate program for effective online teaching
Mathematics and English faculty members participated in a certificate program offered by the Association of College and University Educators. Continue reading
