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2023–24 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Teaching

Lynn Franck, clinical instructor of nursing

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Lynn Franck, director of the nursing program at the Lake Campus, finds joy when her students understand a concept and experience a light bulb moment. Continue reading

2023–24 Presidential Award for Faculty Mentoring

Jeffrey Peters, associate chair of biological sciences

Part of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2023-24

Jeffrey Peters, professor and associate chair of biological sciences, exemplifies excellence in mentorship for faculty, staff and students in the Department of Biological Sciences, creating a work environment in which everyone can thrive. Continue reading

Wright State renal physiologist Clintoria Williams pioneers groundbreaking research as visiting scholar at Vanderbilt

Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State, is expanding her research on chronic kidney disease as a visiting scholar at Vanderbilt. Continue reading

Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for social mobility

“Wright State is committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality education, no matter what walk of life they come from, and helping them get across the finish line with a degree,” said President Susan Edwards. Continue reading

Wright State’s Master of Public Health program to celebrate 20th anniversary

Wright State University’s public health program will celebrate 20 years of excellence this year, starting with a kick-off event and reception on Thursday, Sept. 26. Continue reading

Rushing home

Cheering and screams of pure joy filled Wright State’s Dayton Campus as dozens of female students pledged to join five different sororities. Continue reading

Wright State celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wright State will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events on and off campus. Continue reading

‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration

Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading

Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year

The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading

Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students

The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading