Academics

2024 College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus

James A. Pearson ’90
Posted on February 26, 2024 by Wright State Media Team

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

James A. Pearson is a seasoned public relations and communications professional with over 20 years of experience in the global media and technology industry. Continue reading →

2024 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus

James Augustine, M.D., ’83
Posted on February 26, 2024 by Wright State Media Team

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

James Augustine is an emergency physician and a clinical professor in Wright State’s Department of Emergency Medicine. Continue reading →

2024 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Alumnus

Neil Thiesing ’92, ’95
Posted on February 26, 2024 by Wright State Media Team

Part of the series: 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

At Wright State, Neil Thiesing developed a lifelong interest in chemistry, leading to a bachelor’s degree in 1992 and a master’s degree in organic chemistry in 1995. Continue reading →

Switch hitter

From sports medicine to fire and rescue, Wright State student’s career path changed for the better
Posted on February 23, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Ryan Clark was inspired to pursue a career in emergency medical services after connecting with the Fairborn Fire Department during a course at Wright State. Continue reading →

Wright State’s undergraduate biochemistry and molecular biology program receives full national accreditation

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology means that Wright State’s bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology meets rigorous national standards. Continue reading →

Acting alum, comedian Brad Sherwood shares stories, advice with Wright State students

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

1986 Wright State acting alum Brad Sherwood took a break from his national comedy tour to talk to students in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Annual Learn Local Conference for educators set for March 2 at Wright State

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Educators and administrators can learn from others making a positive impact in their communities through service and education at Wright State’s 12th annual Learn Local Conference. Continue reading →

Rural route

Wright State engineering Ph.D. student Morgan Highlander receives a prestigious NIH award
Posted on February 20, 2024 by Kevin Tucker

Morgan Highlander, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, received a two-year National Institutes of Health diversity award to support her research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine accepting applications for Horizons in Medicine through May 10

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Seth Bauguess

Offered by Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine, the Horizons in Medicine program helps local high school students begin to prepare for careers in science and health care. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Civil Rights Pilgrimage to include international students, special guest

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Dennis Bova

Students from Wright State, Central State and Sinclair Community College will participate in the Civil Rights Pilgrimage bus tour in Ohio and Kentucky. Continue reading →