Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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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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Science & Mathematics
Orientation at Wright State is getting personal
This year incoming students will experience a hybrid model, with virtual and on-campus events during orientation at Wright State. Continue reading
Satellite link
Wright State mathematics major Catherine Embury researches satellites for NASA as part of an internship
Helping improve the tracking of and communication with small satellites to aid in space exploration is part of mathematics major Catherine Embury’s job description. Continue reading
Wright State awarded nearly $2.4 million in Choose Ohio First scholarship money
Choose Ohio First scholars work with career and academic advisers from their first year of enrollment through graduation. Continue reading
‘Forever chemicals’ expert Marta Venier to speak at Wright State’s virtual Carmichael Lecture April 19
The lecture will feature Marta Venier, an environmental chemist and assistant professor at the Paul O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Continue reading
Wright State’s prep course for Medical College Admission Test a godsend for aspiring physicians
Wright State’s MCAT prep course provides a structured group-study setting that includes instruction and mentorship by the medical and pre-med students. Continue reading
Helping students follow their dreams
Delores Etter ’70,’72 expands scholarship program for Wright State students from military families
Forty-four STEM students are receiving scholarship support, thanks to Wright State alumna Delores Etter and her husband, Jerry. Continue reading
Alumni Speaker Series to feature retired Rear Admiral Deborah Loewer
Deborah Loewer will discuss her military career and her Wright State experience on March 25 at 6 p.m. on Webex. Continue reading
Wright State biologists Shulin Ju, Quan Zhong win $450,000 federal research grant to study neurological disease
The research by Ju and Zhong is aimed at understanding mechanisms of the cellular toxicity of the protein-coding gene FUS, mutations in which cause ALS. Continue reading
Planning underway to welcome back Wright State faculty, staff and students to campus this fall
Planning has begun to allow a larger percentage of students to have access to in-person classes and increased residence hall capabilities during Fall Semester. Continue reading
A legacy of giving
Faculty and staff support Wright State students through the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign
By making a gift during CSIC, faculty, staff and retirees can help Wright State students when they need it the most. Continue reading
