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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Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology
Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching
Bridgett R. SevertPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2020-21
Bridgett Severt, lecturer of anatomy, is a talented, dedicated, hardworking and outstanding educator. Continue reading
Wright State Professor Sherif Elbasiouny awarded a $3 million federal grant to study weakness in aging
Researchers at Wright State, Ohio State and Ohio University will examine the neural mechanisms underlying weakness in aging. Continue reading
Wright State neuroscience major Aston Waite III finds research opportunities as LSAMP scholar
Aston Waite III, a Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation scholar, conducts research in a lab in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology. Continue reading
Governor DeWine to address students during Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies
Nearly 1,900 students are expected to graduate during Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on April 30 and May 1. Continue reading
Wright State women achievers celebrated by Women’s Center during Black History Month
The Women’s Center is celebrating Black women doing wonderful things at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State speakers applaud impact of virtual TEDxDayton 2020
Watch TEDxDayton talks by Subhashini Ganapathy, chair of biomedical, industrial and human factors engineering, and Christopher Wyatt, associate chair of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology. Continue reading
Brain sell
Wright State neuroscience student Kalyani Chattopadhyay sets her sights on medical school
Wright State sophomore Kalyani Chattopadhyay was inspired to pursue neuroscience by her mother. Continue reading
Wright State playing major role in virtual TEDxDayton 2020 by hosting filming and providing speakers
Four people with Wright State connections, including two faculty members, will speak during TEDxDayton 2020. Continue reading
Call to action
Wright State students and alumni support scholarships to promote equity and inclusion
Wright State’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and Retain the 9 Scholarship help support students from underrepresented populations. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university. Continue reading
