Science & Mathematics

Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence

Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading

2021 Excellence in Human Relations (Classified)

Rebecca Hook

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2021

Colleagues praise Rebecca Hook, financial manager in the Department of Biological Sciences, for her willingness to step in wherever she is needed to help. Continue reading

2021 Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)

Courtney Smith

Part of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2021

Courtney Smith, assistant director of student success, is a fierce advocate for students. Continue reading

2021–2022 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement

Yang Liu

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022

Yang Liu, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, has made substantial achievements as an early-career statistician. Continue reading

What a difference a day makes

First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give

One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading

Fueling the workforce in Raider Country and beyond

Wright State’s major impact on the region through the creativity, entrepreneurship, experience, and innovation of our grads

Delve into the direct economic impact Wright State graduates have in the region and the top companies that employ them. Continue reading

A great environment

For electrical engineering major and resident assistant Emma Porter, Wright State feels like home. 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

Full circle

Brittney Whiteside goes from athlete to athletics advocate

A former player on the Wright State women’s basketball team, Brittney Whiteside is now an athletic administrator and serves as a Wright State trustee with a focus on sports and students. Continue reading

Energizing entrepreneurs

Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success

Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading