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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Research
Wright State graduate students take first, second at engineering conference
Wright State students’ research on hypersonic travel rose above hundreds of other graduate students’ work from surrounding states. Continue reading
Alumna Nella Ludlow returns to Wright State to lead quantum computing program
Nella Ludlow is responsible for building a research team in quantum computing and pursuing partnerships with the Defense Department, the Air Force and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene authors book on Cherokees who avoided Trail of Tears
In his new book, “Their Determination to Remain,” Lance Greene explores the complexities of race and gender in the antebellum South and the real impacts of racism. Continue reading
Cruise control
Wright State grad student Marissa Despins collected environmental samples on a two-month research cruise off Alaska
Earth and environmental sciences graduate student Marissa Despins collected chemical samples to measure mercury methylation during a research cruise. Continue reading
Neuroengineering research of Wright State faculty member Sherif Elbasiouny receives $2.72 million NIH grant to continue study of ALS
The research project employs engineering and neuroscience techniques to study how neurons that control muscles degenerate in ALS. Continue reading
Paul Lockhart, Peggy Kelly named Faculty Fellows at the Center for Faculty Excellence
Peggy Kelly was named the Faculty Fellow for Pedagogy and Paul Lockhart is the Faculty Fellow for Scholarship. Continue reading
Physics fervor
Wright State physics student Neil Pohl is flourishing as an intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory
The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized Neil Pohl, a physics major at Wright State, for his work by naming him Intern of the Week. Continue reading
Madhavi Kadakia appointed vice provost for research and innovation at Wright State
Madhavi Kadakia has also served as chair of biochemistry and molecular biology and associate dean of research affairs of the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Top research stories of 2021
From developing a super sunscreen to monitoring brain injuries to tracking COVID-19 misinformation, Wright State faculty and students pursued important research endeavors in 2021. Continue reading
Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine
Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading
