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
Students to learn about health careers at Path to Health Professions Day
High school and college students can learn more about careers as doctors, nurses and veterinarians during Path to Health Professions Day on Feb. 16. Continue reading
Science Olympiad returns to Wright State with tournament Feb. 7
Wright State will host 1,500 middle and high school students from 11 states during the Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. Continue reading
Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility
It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State’s AAUP recognizes professors who have left their mark on the university
The Spring Speaker Series, co-sponsored by AAUP-WSU and Wright State administration recognizes commitment of Rudy Fichtenbaum and Jim Vance to AAUP. Continue reading
Misbehavior in the workplace
Wright State’s Nathan Bowling probes bad behavior in company settings
Psychology professor Nathan Bowling’s research on counterproductive work behaviors will be published in the International Journal of Selection and Assessment. Continue reading
New Center for Workforce Development to expand STEM education, aerospace jobs
The Center for Workforce Development at Wright State University will grow STEM education in the region and prepare workers for jobs in intelligence, aerospace and defense. Continue reading
Gene queen
Wright State’s Madhavi Kadakia using her genomics skills to battle cancer
Wright State biochemistry and molecular biology professor Madhavi Kadakia uses a high-tech sequencer and her expertise in genetics to diagnose and treat cancer. Continue reading
Flatworm flair
Wright State’s Labib Rouhana using planarians to explore the mystery of infertility
Assistant biology professor Labib Rouhana studies planarian flatworms to try to solve the puzzle of human infertility. Continue reading
Wright State receives Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement
Wright State receives 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Continue reading
Audio—Ecologists take on tiny green beetles that infest ash trees
The emerald ash borer is spreading across the U.S. and destroying ash trees. The pests usually only bothered ash trees, but an Ohio scientist has made a distressing discovery. Listen to the report from National Public Radio.
