Wright State Headlines
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Academics
Supporting the whole child focus of annual Learn Local Conference at Wright State
The Learn Local Conference on March 4 will feature workshops on a wide variety of topics geared toward improving educator effectiveness with a focus on supporting the whole child. Continue reading
Lights, camera, action!
A camera crew from C-SPAN visited Wright State to record Paul Lockhart, professor of history, as he taught his class The History of the Gun. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alumnus Dayron Miles named associate artistic director of Harvard’s American Repertory Theater
Dayron J. Miles, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Studies from Wright State, was named associate artistic director of the American Repertory Theater at Harvard. Continue reading
Wright State graduate students to test communication skills in new, timed thesis competition
Organized by the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies, the Three Minute Thesis/Dissertation competition will take place Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents the searing social drama ‘The Laramie Project’ in Herbst Theatre
Presented by Wright State Theatre from Feb. 17–26, “The Laramie Project” is about the reaction to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student. Continue reading
Students learn more about Wright State graduate programs at open house
Students learned how Wright State can help them build, enhance or change careers during the Graduate Programs Open House on Feb. 16. Continue reading
Alumnus Bill Shepard returns to Wright State as vice president for advancement
Bill Shepard came to Wright State as a first-generation college student and then spent three decades in various leadership roles at the university. Continue reading
Wright State faculty participating in local fair housing symposium
The issue of fair housing and what can be done to improve neighborhoods in Dayton are the focus of a symposium in which Wright State plays a key role. Continue reading
Wright State physiology and neuroscience student wins Naval Horizons Essay Contest
Kaitlyn Miller, a physiology and neuroscience student at Wright State, researched technologies that help Navy and Marine Corps divers overcome underwater challenges. Continue reading
Wright State dance majors will premiere original works at annual Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 10–12
Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere 14 original choreographic works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023. Continue reading
