Wright State Headlines
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May 11
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
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May 7
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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May 7
The art of medicine
John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years after the initial process began, the Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability organization officially welcomed a new pollinator garden to campus. Continue reading
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Gandhi’s great-grandson visits Wright State, gives lecture on health disparities
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, discussed health care disparities during the Earl H. Morris, M.D., Endowed Lecture at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State dance students to premiere new works at Emerging Choreographers Concert
Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere new works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024 Feb. 9–11 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Marina Carr’s Irish drama ‘By the Bog of Cats’ Feb. 2–11
Wright State University Theatre will present the area premiere of “By the Bog of Cats,” the Irish play loosely based on Euripides’ tragedy Medea, Feb. 2–11 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Learn more about Wright State graduate programs at Feb. 8 open house
Students can learn how Wright State can help them build, enhance or change careers at the Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Student Union Apollo Room from 4 to 6 p.m. Continue reading
Hot flash
Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause
Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading
Res space
Wright State’s renovation of Student Union space is perfect for esports competitors
Sounds of cheering and clapping filled the Student Union Atrium at Wright State University when Collegiate Esports Club president Jackie Carpenter cut a red ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new esports space at 029 Student Union. Continue reading
Gandhi’s great-grandson to visit Wright State, promote inclusivity
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, will give the Earl H. Morris, M.D., Endowed Lecture on Jan. 31 during a daylong visit at Wright State. Continue reading
Fair is fair
Wright State hosted fairs to help students find opportunities to get involved on campus and study abroad
Wright State University hosted two simultaneous fairs for students on Jan. 17. Continue reading
Official business
Wright State alumni, employees’ passion for athletics officiating is making history at every level
At least eight Wright State employees and about a dozen alumni currently officiate high school and college sports in the region. Continue reading
Let freedom ring
Wright State students, employees celebrate legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
About 60 Wright State students and employees participated in a campus freedom march and a public reading celebrating the life and words of Martin Luther King Jr. Continue reading
