Wright State Headlines
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Nov 25
New entrepreneurship center opens at Wright State to help veterans, spouses start, expand businesses
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Wright State provides support and resources to veterans and their spouses who want to start a business. Continue reading
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Nov 25
Wright State grad Deah Lieurance to discuss invasive species during Wayne Carmichael Lecture in Environmental Sciences
Deah Lieurance, an assistant professor of invasive species biology and management at Penn State, will discuss “Expanding the predictive ‘toolbox’ to stop invasive species dead in their tracks” on Dec. 2 at Wright State. Continue reading
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Nov 22
Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow
New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
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Nov 21
Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies
A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading
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Nov 20
Wright State nursing students to offer Stop the Bleed training in Wilmington
Wright State University nursing students will train residents in Wilmington how to staunch the flow of blood in an emergency on Nov. 22. Continue reading
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Biology
Taking the lead
Wright State biologist Paula Bubulya takes part in prestigious HERS Summer Institute for higher education leaders
Inspired by her HERS institute experience, Paula Bubulya wants to help Wright State hire and retain more faculty of color and women in science and expand the mentoring of junior faculty campuswide. Continue reading
By the numbers
Wright State graduate students Fan Yang and Michele Miller win first place in prestigious Datathon competition
Two Wright State graduate students were honored for developing a model that could be used to help patients with sickle cell disease better manage their pain. 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
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
Chance encounter
Wright State’s Joyce Howes donates a kidney to Phil Combs, a former colleague she never knew
Joyce Howes donated her kidney to Phil Combs after he sent an email to his colleagues asking for help. Continue reading
Prairie premiere
Restored prairie at Wright State serves as wildlife magnet, research lab and scenic wonder
Students and faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences turned land off University Drive between the Nutter Center parking and Mini University into a prairie. Continue reading
Lake Campus efforts to address water quality recognized by governor
Collaborative efforts between agriculture and water quality groups surrounding Grand Lake St. Marys were highlighted by Ohio Gov. John Kasich and other state officials. Continue reading
Wright State’s Global Public Health Brigade returns to Nicaragua
Wright State students returned to Nicaragua to work on with infrastructure projects to improve living conditions. Continue reading
Global reach
Wright State Army ROTC cadets take part in summer programs, internships around the world
Summer programs and internships help U.S. Army ROTC cadets hone their medical, language and cultural skills as well as to strengthen relationships among U.S. allies. Continue reading
14 Wright State alumni named to Dayton Business Journal’s ‘Forty Under 40’ list
Wright State University made a big splash in the Dayton Business Journal’s 2018 “Forty Under 40” awards. Continue reading
