Academics

Book season

English faculty member Erin Flanagan publishes her first novel, with a second on the way

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

After releasing two short story collections, Erin Flanagan, a professor of English language and literatures at Wright State, published “Deer Season” earlier this fall. Continue reading →

Fast acting

Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading →

Wright State wind bands return to Schuster Hall stage for Nov. 18 concert

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Bob Mihalek

The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will premiere two new works during their first full concert in more than 18 months. Continue reading →

Cannon carpenter

Wright State alumnus Jared Shank restores a World War I cannon in his hometown

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Jared Shank restored a World War I cannon that had been part of a veterans memorial in St. Paris. Continue reading →

Risk factor

Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl heads a startup company with pioneering health and safety technology

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Wright State biomedical engineering alumnus Zachary Kiehl cofounded Sentinel Occupational Safety, which is developing wearable sensor technology and safety software. Continue reading →

Book talk by historian Paul Lockhart brings C-SPAN to Wright State

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Jim Hannah

A talk by Paul Lockhart, professor of history, about his new book, “Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare,” will be broadcast on “Book TV” on C-SPAN. 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

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Kim Patton

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 →

Wright State’s master’s in marketing analytics and insights designated as STEM degree

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Jim Hannah

The designation qualifies international students for an additional two years of optional practical training in the United States than non-STEM programs. Continue reading →

Presidential protection

Wright State alumnus Michael Townsend thrives in his career with the U.S. Secret Service

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Jim Hannah

Michael Townsend has been assigned to protect numerous heads of state, including Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Continue reading →

Wright State School of Nursing honors Cameos of Caring awardees from Kettering Health Network