Wright State Headlines
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Nov 27
Hundreds enjoy holiday feast at Raidersgiving
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 13th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
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Nov 25
New entrepreneurship center opens at Wright State to help veterans, spouses start, expand businesses
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Wright State provides support and resources to veterans and their spouses who want to start a business. Continue reading
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Nov 25
Wright State grad Deah Lieurance to discuss invasive species during Wayne Carmichael Lecture in Environmental Sciences
Deah Lieurance, an assistant professor of invasive species biology and management at Penn State, will discuss “Expanding the predictive ‘toolbox’ to stop invasive species dead in their tracks” on Dec. 2 at Wright State. Continue reading
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Nov 22
Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow
New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
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Nov 21
Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies
A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading
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Medicine
Wright State researchers publish study identifying key mediator of neuronal disruption in neurological disease
The researchers identified a molecule that disrupts neurons from the brain, a finding that could broaden the understanding of neurological complications in diseases. Continue reading
Expanding opportunities
Harry Khamis, professor emeritus and former director of the Statistical Consulting Center, hopes his estate gift will help recruit more diverse students to the field of statistics
Retired Wright State faculty member Harry Khamis made a bequest in his estate to establish an endowed fund to support the Statistical Consulting Center and students studying statistics. Continue reading
A fitting gift
Wright State medical alumni donate bicycle racks to honor late classmate
Late medical student Sean Bush is honored with customized bicycle racks bearing his name outside White Hall. Continue reading
Wright State to hold public health careers panel and networking event
Scheduled for Nov. 4, Public Health Careers 101 will include a panel discussion with Wright State Master of Public Health alumni. Continue reading
Student investigations spotlighted at College of Science and Mathematics’ Festival of Research
The Festival of Research featured podium talks by student researchers and a poster session. Continue reading
Wright State, Premier Health formalize academic affiliation pact
Wright State and Premier Health will collaborate on the training of medical students, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as well as partner on academic, clinical and research initiatives. Continue reading
Wright State Women’s Luncheon to feature university leaders discussing career growth
A panel of university leaders will discuss the support they receive in their careers, challenges they face, work environments and dealing with discrimination. Continue reading
Hongmei Ren receives $2.4 million in federal research awards to explore therapies for muscular dystrophy
Hongmei Ren, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health and an Idea Development award from the Department of Defense. Continue reading
Zero hour
Tazeen Ahmed ’14, ’17 fights the stigma of mental health
Tazeen Ahmed found her true passion in suicide prevention after working for the health departments of both Warren and Montgomery counties. Continue reading
Medical student Oumou Fofana receives prestigious scholarships from two national programs
Oumou Fofana, a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, hopes to play a role in reducing health care disparities in underserved communities. Continue reading
