Science & Mathematics

Wright State celebrates more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025 commencement

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Kris Sproles

More than 1,000 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work during Wright State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Continue reading →

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading →

More than 1,000 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will hold its fall graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Wright State students showcase scientific discoveries at annual research festival

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Kris Sproles

The Student Union buzzed with curiosity on Nov. 7 as Wright State University students and postdocs filled the space with research posters, presentations and conversations at the Festival of Research. Continue reading →

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Wright State sparks interest in STEM careers through water testing program

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading →

Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities

Platform gives students and employees access to professional certificates from Google, Meta, IBM and other industry leaders

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Through a new partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, Wright State students can explore career paths, develop high-demand skills and earn micro-credentials and professional certificates that prove job readiness to employers. Continue reading →

Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Kim Patton

Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading →

2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance

Elizabeth Robbins, accountant, Fiscal Services

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading →

2024–25 Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence

Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, professor of biological sciences

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Part of the series: 2024–25 Faculty Awards for Excellence

From the Great Lakes to New Zealand, Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, professor of biological sciences, has helped change the way the world understands water, ecosystems and the environment. Continue reading →

2024–25 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Valerie Shalin, professor of psychology