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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Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology
Feathery touch
Wright State animal behavior students study bird migration, predator evasion during research trip to Poland
The students on the trip made observations about various animal behavior experiments and produced research papers. Continue reading
Douglas W. Leaman named dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Douglas Leaman is currently chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toledo. Continue reading
Eric S. Bennett named professor and chair of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology at Wright State
Eric Bennett previously served as professor and vice chair of the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology and associate dean for Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Programs at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Continue reading
Current affair
Wright State neuroscience professors open eyes of high schoolers with electrifying lesson on neural pathways
Wright State faculty reach out to the community to promote a new undergraduate neuroscience major. Continue reading
Microscopic view
Wright State’s Hanna Gabriel manages the university’s imaging lab
Wright State’s Hanna Gabriel ’15 manages the new Microscopy Core Facility, housed in the university’s Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building. Continue reading
Ambassador of India says education, partnerships key to future during stop at Wright State
The ambassador of India to the United States toured the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building, Special Collections and Archives and the Raj Soin College of Business and gave a talk at a reception at Wright State. Continue reading
Fourth annual Wright State and Premier Health Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Oct. 23
Symposium to focus on breakthroughs in neuroimaging
The fourth annual neuroscience symposium will feature presentations on “Breakthroughs in NeuroImaging.” Continue reading
Wright State offers unique anatomy lab experience to high school students
A unique anatomy and physiology lab at Wright State University will be offered to high school students during the spring semester. Continue reading
11 faculty members honored for excellence in classroom, service
Wright State recognizes select faculty members for excellent work in the classroom, research, community engagement, professional service and early career achievement. Continue reading
Kathrin Engisch named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Kathrin Engisch, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology and associate dean for undergraduate education and outreach, has been named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading
