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
University Professor
Mark RichPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2018-19
Mark Rich is the prototypic triple threat as evidenced by his sustained outstanding achievements in scholarly activity, teaching and service. Continue reading
Wright State professor Dawn Wooley shares timely lessons in virology course
Dawn Wooley, professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, provides up-to-date lectures on the coronavirus as part of her virology course. Continue reading
Weekly online Faculty Senate lecture series launches with a talk on the coronavirus
The weekly SiP (Shelter in Place) Lecture Series will feature talks on timely topics by Wright State faculty experts. Continue reading
Ties that bind
Wright State enjoys strong relationship with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base have close partners in everything from engineering and medicine to neuroscience and music. Continue reading
Kathrin Engisch named interim dean of the College of Science and Mathematics at Wright State
As a leader in the College of Science and Mathematics, Kathrin Engisch has focused on research in science and math education, teaching innovation and enhancing faculty development and mentoring. Continue reading
Studies on muscle disease, high blood pressure and phone addiction are among top research stories of 2019
From muscle diseases to high blood pressure to phone addiction, Wright State University faculty and students have pursued important research endeavors. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Clintoria Williams makes cover of prestigious physiology magazine
The Physiologist Magazine named Clintoria Williams, an assistant professor at Wright State, as among the “now” generation of scientific trailblazers. Continue reading
Meeting of Ohio Physiological Society at Wright State abundant with research
The meeting featured physiology and biomedical research from about 150 students and faculty from around Ohio. Continue reading
College of Science and Mathematics’ Festival of Research to showcase talent
The Festival of Research will showcase Wright State student and faculty research and scholarship on Sept. 20 in the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building. Continue reading
Baby steps
Pregnancy-related disorders target of pioneering research by Wright State’s Thomas L. Brown
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death worldwide, but Thomas Brown is trying to change that. Continue reading
