Wright State Headlines
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Apr 16
Professional performance begins here
Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships
ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading
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Apr 15
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition
Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading
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Apr 14
Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition
Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Apr 13
Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading
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Earth & Environmental Sciences
Forecasting a future
Ian Bates enrolls at Wright State and begins his pursuit of a career in meteorology by meeting the WHIO weather team during his first semester
Wright State student Ian Bates turned an unexpected opportunity into early hands-on experience in meteorology, including a first-semester job shadow with WHIO-TV. Continue reading
A walk in the woods with Wright State biologist Don Cipollini
Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences at Wright State, explores the natural world in his cable access and YouTube series “The Naturalist with Don Cipollini.” Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. 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
Protecting and valuing the Wright State woods is focus of Runkle Woods Symposium
The fifth annual Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 18 will showcase research and artistic creations inspired by the Wright State campus woods. Continue reading
2022 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrates Wright State’s finest
The Wright State Alumni Association honored Richard Kaiser ’08, ’10; Brian Jarvis ’82, ’97, ’04; Woody Willis ’83; Zachary Kiehl ’14, ’15; and Jonah Sandler. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins receives prestigious science teaching fellowship
Tom Jenkins, a STEM teacher for Greenon Local Schools, was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow. Continue reading
Mathematics and Statistics Chair Ayşe Şahin appointed dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Ayşe Şahin has served as professor and chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics since 2015. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State has recognized select staff members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2020 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)
Dawn BankerPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2020
Dawn Banker, administrative specialist in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, is dedicated to making life easier for those around her. Continue reading
