Academics

Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students

Photo of Larry James, Ph.D., dean of the School of Professional Psychology (left); and Jerry Yung, husband of the late Betty Yung, an associate professor at SOPP, display a plaque marking The Dr.Betty Yung Awards.

Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading

Latest Reichert/Bognar documentary to air on PBS

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Sparkle tells the story of celebrated Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) dancer Sheri “Sparkle” Williams. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty recognized by the American College of Physicians

ACP presented awards to two faculty members at the Ohio Chapter Scientific Meeting on Oct. 25, in Columbus. Continue reading

Wright State honors fundraisers on National Philanthropy Day

President Hopkins speaking at a podium.

David and Theresa Gasper, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Cox Media Group Ohio, and Wright State employee Regis Lekan received awards. Continue reading

First annual WSU and PHP Neuroscience Institute Symposium slated for Nov. 14

Wright State University and Premier Health Partners symposium to focus on translational neuroscience
Photo of a brain scan

Presentations will explore epilepsy, acute stroke management and neurological involvement in critical illness. Continue reading

Wright State commemorates “Night of Broken Glass”

Photo of Robert Kahn with a violin

This year’s Kristallnacht Commemoration features Holocaust survivor Robert Kahn. Continue reading

Students, staff and faculty to celebrate culture for International Education Week

Photo of a woman at the Malaysia table at the 2010 International Friendship Affair

International Education Week is an opportunity for Wright State students, staff and faculty to celebrate global diversity. Continue reading

Boonshoft School of Medicine students win statewide contest

Photo of three students with medals

Three fourth-year medical students won the statewide student Doctor’s Dilemma® contest at the 2012 Ohio Chapter Scientific Meeting of the American College of Physicians. Continue reading

Wave of international students gives Wright State a foreign flavor

In a globalized society, an understanding of other languages, cultures and customs is an invaluable stepping stone for success in all fields. Continue reading

Frightening film to screen at The Neon for one week only

Wright State grad Marianne Porter stars in "True Nature."

True Nature, a chilling feature film from two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is coming home for a one-week engagement at The Neon cinema in downtown Dayton. Continue reading