Academics

Childhood interest in science leads medical student to pursue M.D./Ph.D. degree

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Heather Maurer

During her M.D./Ph.D. studies with the Boonshoft School of Medicine and the College of Science and Mathematics, Jessica Myers will research mental illness and functional magnetic resonance imaging. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative to host long-time Broadway producer Jack Viertel

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Jack Viertel will give a talk on his bestselling book, “The Secret Life of the American Musical,” and participate in an interview and discussion with Joe Deer, director of Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading →

Wright State to hold forum on bringing together health and human services programs

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Options to integrate programs on health and human services will be the focus of the next Let’s Talk community forum on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Apollo Room of the Student Union. Continue reading →

Wright State professor Jennifer Subban receives 2017 International Education Award

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Micah Karr

Jennifer Subban was honored for her work with the Leadership Education to Advance Development Program, a community-based youth leadership training program in South Africa. Continue reading →

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine offers training for treatment of opioid addiction

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Heather Maurer

The free waiver training, for licensed physicians, certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants, will take place Dec. 19-20. Continue reading →

Wright State librarian Sue Polanka wins Ohio academic library award for distinguished service

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

Sue Polanka honored for promoting academic libraries and librarianship around Ohio and for providing leadership with the Academic Library Association of Ohio. Continue reading →

M.D./Ph.D. student chosen to serve on AAMC Board of Directors

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Heather Maurer

Serving on the Association of American Medical Colleges board will allow Marie Walters to advocate for medical students nationwide. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Steven Aldredge wins national choral music competition to commemorate Reformation

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Steve Aldredge’s winning composition, “O Glorious Word of Life,” debuted at the Sioux Falls Arena in South Dakota during a worship service featuring hundreds of singers. Continue reading →

Citizen sensing to insights, predictions and decisions

Wright State professor Amit Sheth is a leader in combining computer science with social media

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Amit Sheth finds commercial success with a software system that analyzes big data on social media sites. Continue reading →

Watch: Rap ture

Wright State’s Jesse Williams pursues computer science degree along with rap music