Academics

Boonshoft School of Medicine holds graduation ceremony on May 28

After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 110 medical students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2019 received their M.D. degrees during the school’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine to hold graduation on May 28

The class of 110 medical students will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Continue reading

Mentoring magic

College of Liberal Arts’ mentoring and CLASS programs yielding jobs, opportunities for students

College of Liberal Arts mentoring program connects students with professionals in the community. Continue reading

Base bandit

Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases

Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading

Medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award

The U.S. Public Health Service will recognize Stephanie Welsh, an M.D./M.P.H. dual-degree student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine pre-graduation award ceremony. Continue reading

Six incoming engineering students awarded Reynolds and Reynolds Leadership Scholarships as part of a multiyear gift supporting student success at Wright State

The program provides each student with a $10,000 award payable throughout the four years of their academic program. Continue reading

Wright State’s newest Fulbright Scholar heading to Iceland

As a Fulbright scholar, Derek Doran, associate professor of computer science, will teach and grow cybersecurity research at Reykjavik University. Continue reading

Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association

Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading

Tour of duty

Wright State alumna Karen Seiger combines publishing career with volunteering at 9/11 Tribute Museum

Political science grad Karen Seiger volunteers as a tour guide at the 9/11 Tribute Museum, edits a travel guidebook series and works in marketing and business development. Continue reading

Company founded by Wright State’s Caroline Cao awarded $150,000 Ohio Third Frontier grant

Caroline Cao

A startup founded by professor Caroline Cao hopes to commercialize a radiation-free alternative to X-ray imaging during minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading