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
Physiology phenom
Wright State renal physiologist Clintoria Williams makes big news with a study linking high blood pressure with zinc deficiency
A research study by renal physiologist Clintoria Williams was published by the American Journal of Physiology. Continue reading
Physics phenom
2019 Wright State grad Carissa Myers is off to earn her Ph.D. in physics with prestigious National Science Foundation award
Carissa Myers, who graduated in May, discovered her passion for physics as a student at Wright State. Continue reading
New members appointed to the Board of Trustees
Andrew Platt ’09, Marty Grunder and Olivia Sneary ’19 join the 11-member Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State grad to pursue physician assistant degree at Yale
After graduating from Wright State in May, Kelly Hunt is ready to take the next step in achieving her lifelong goal of working in the health care field. Continue reading
Wright State’s partner Dayton Regional STEM School cuts ribbon on major expansion that includes unique gaming research lab
The expansion project features the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Gaming Research Integration for Learning Laboratory (GRILL). Continue reading
Wright State well represented on state higher education committee
New alumnus Daniel Palmer and Dan Krane, president of Wright State’s Faculty Senate, were appointed to the Ohio Undergraduate Mission Study Committee. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Lisa Kenyon elected to director post at National Science Teachers Association
Lisa Kenyon’s research focuses on student learning and teaching about scientific practices in K–12 and teacher education. Continue reading
Spring 2019 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony May 4 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
More than 2,000 graduate at Wright State’s 2019 spring commencement ceremony
Wright State University President Cheryl B. Schrader addressed the class by focusing on many of the graduates’ achievements in the last year. “Class of 2019, each of you has left your own unique mark on our Wright State family and community,” said Schrader. Continue reading
More than 2,000 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremony
Wright State University’s 2019 spring commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
