Wright State Headlines
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Oct 10
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
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Oct 7
Wright State’s undergrad computer science and engineering programs ranked among top in Ohio by U.S. News
Wright State University’s undergraduate computer science and engineering programs are ranked No. 3 among Ohio’s public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Research
New kid on the block
Wright State computer science grad student Aman Ali Pogaku was a featured speaker at national blockchain conference
Aman Ali Pogaku, a computer science graduate student at Wright State, is working on using blockchain to develop artificial intelligence and virtual reality assets management solutions. Continue reading
Extreme behavior
Wright State researchers Terry Oroszi and David Ellis offer identifying characteristics of American terrorists in their new book
New book seeks to halt the recruitment of American citizens by terror organizations as well as to identify the common traits of terrorists. Continue reading
Paralysis analysis
Wright State researchers Mark Rich and Andrew Voss awarded $2.7 million in federal grant money to study muscle disease
Mark Rich and Andrew Voss have received a five-year grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases with additional funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continue reading
Medical school researcher earns more than $3 million in grant funding to study vascular diseases
Ji Chen Bihl, assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology, is working to unlock better treatments for ischemic stroke and reveal the intricacies of microvesicles and exosomes. Continue reading
Top detective
Wright State doctoral student Soon Jye Kho named top performer in FDA challenge to detect medical mislabeling
Soon Jye Kho, a computer science Ph.D. student in Wright State’s Kno.e.sis Center, was recognized at the precisionFDA Mislabeling Correction Subchallenge. Continue reading
Damage control
Wright State toxicology researcher Michael Kemp awarded up to $1.48 million to study DNA damage
Research by Michael Kemp, research assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, may help improve cancer therapies. Continue reading
Wright State marketing professors developing special issue of top marketing journal dedicated to mobile apps
Department of Marketing faculty members will serve as guest editors on a special issue dedicated to mobile apps for the Journal of Business Research. Continue reading
Coming of age
Wright State professor Corey Seemiller authors new book on Generation Z with co-researcher Meghan Grace
Latest book by Corey Seemiller, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, takes a deep look at the characteristics of Generation Z. Continue reading
Seaworthy
Wright State alumna Alison Agather helping federal government predict and measure polar sea ice
Alison Agather, who earned her Ph.D. in environmental sciences from Wright State in December, helps to identify emerging issues in the Arctic as a fellow with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading
Wright State research effort into engineering a better bra expands to include medical element
A research project designed to engineer a better bra to ease discomfort has expanded to include medical students investigating breast disease. Continue reading
