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
Graduate student appointed to state military education council
Erin Lunday, a veteran and doctoral student in the Organizational Studies Program, was appointed to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Continue reading
Strategic planning process enters critical phase
Wright State University will put the finishing touches on the university’s next strategic plan over the next two months. Continue reading
Wright Leader Academy to kick off with new cohort of emerging university leaders
The Wright Leader Academy is designed to help faculty and administrators grow their leadership skills, enhance their internal networks and advance the mission, vision and values of Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State professor Sherry Farra selected for prestigious award from American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The award recognizes faculty members who systematically investigates questions related to student learning and the conditions under which it occurs to improve outcomes. Continue reading
Wright State researchers using NIH award to battle viral respiratory infections
Kate Excoffon, professor of biology in the College of Science and Mathematics, received a $1.8 million grant to research an anti-viral therapy to combat respiratory infections. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine names Kimberly Paul chief administrative officer
Kimberly Paul has served as chief executive officer of Wright State Physicians since April 1, 2017. Continue reading
Poster popularity
Wright State SOPP student Peyton Jones honored for posters at Ohio Psychological Association Convention
Peyton Jones, who is pursuing his Psy.D. at Wright State, was honored for his poster exploring psychological assessments of people whose assigned sex at birth does not match their gender identity. Continue reading
Sorority and fraternity presidential pride
Participating in student organizations is one of Lauren Pelan’s favorite things about Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Yvonne Vadeboncoeur awarded Fulbright scholarship
Yvonne Vadeboncoeur will collaborate with New Zealand scientists to study harmful algae that grow on submerged rocks in New Zealand rivers as a Fulbright Scholar. Continue reading
Making a difference
Cynthia Jones ’05 will donate her home to fund scholarship for Wright State students
Cynthia Jones will create a scholarship for Wright State students with financial need who are either African American or have a disability. Continue reading
