Wright State Headlines
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Oct 28
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
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Oct 27
Wright State brings community partners together for Campus Safety Day
Wright State’s campus came alive with flashing lights, emergency vehicles and interactive activities as students, faculty and staff gathered for the university’s second Campus Safety Day. Continue reading
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Oct 26
Wright State Dean Timothy Bunning inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Timothy Bunning, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering research that uses liquid crystal materials to control light for commercial and defense applications. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State University announces sold out game for Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
The Nov. 2 game will feature the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons and also serve as the home opener for the defending Horizon League champions. Continue reading
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Academics
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
A startup founded by professor Caroline Cao hopes to commercialize a radiation-free alternative to X-ray imaging during minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading
New kid on the block
Wright State computer science grad student Aman Ali Pogaku was a featured speaker at national blockchain conference
Aman Ali Pogaku, a computer science graduate student at Wright State, is working on using blockchain to develop artificial intelligence and virtual reality assets management solutions. Continue reading
Wright State Lakers returning to Small College World Series for fourth straight year
No. 4-seed Lakers will play the men’s team from No. 5-seed Mississippi University for Women on the campus of Penn State DuBois on May 13. Continue reading
Famous feud
Opera by Wright State composer Steven Aldredge performed at prestigious Fort Worth showcase
Opera by Steven Aldredge, piano instructor in the Wright State School of Music, is about the historic Hatfield-McCoy feud. Continue reading
10 people with Wright State connections named to Dayton Business Journal’s ‘Forty Under 40’ list
Ten people with Wright State connections, including an engineering professor and police sergeant, were named to the Dayton Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty Under 40” list. Continue reading
James Brandeberry, founding dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, honored with memorial plaque
The plaque was unveiled May 3 during the College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Scholastic Recognition and Networking Reception. Continue reading
Spring 2019 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony May 4 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
