Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Academics
Awad Halabi honored with Wright State’s 2021 International Education Award
Awad Halabi, associate professor of history and religion, has expanded knowledge about the Middle East and the Islamic world at Wright State and in the community. Continue reading
Neurobiology expert, Wright State alumnus Alfredo Garcia to hold campus seminar Nov. 5
Alfredo Garcia, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, will give a presentation on “Understanding the Neurophysiological Consequences of Intermittent Hypoxia and Beyond.” Continue reading
Fighting words
"Firepower" by Wright State historian Paul Lockhart to be focus of campus event
C-SPAN’s “Book TV” will tape a book talk on “Firepower: How Weapons Shaped Warfare,” by Paul Lockhart, professor of history at Wright State, on Nov. 5. Continue reading
Stage direction
Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management
Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
National Air and Space Intelligence Center to hold career event at Wright State on Nov. 9
The event will feature a panel discussion with National Air and Space Intelligence Center professionals who are College of Liberal Arts alumni. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate International Education Week amid surge of new international students
Cultural and study abroad events, the President’s International Education Award Ceremony and a Diwali celebration highlight International Education Week Nov. 1–5 at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents smash musical hit ‘Mamma Mia!’
After a delay of over 18 months, Wright State Theatre will stage its disco-infused production of “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse from Oct. 29 to Nov. 14. Continue reading
Chemical energy
Wright State professor emeritus Rubin Battino honored by international chemistry journal
Rubin Battino, professor emeritus of chemistry, was recognized for his contributions to the advancement and understanding of the thermodynamics of chemical solutions. Continue reading
House call
Wright State alumnus Dale Henry spearheads the restoration and care of a historic Underground Railroad site
Overseeing the Gammon House is just one of many ways Dale Henry, a Wright State urban affairs graduate, gives back to the community. 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
