Wright State Headlines
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Oct 2
Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party
More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University
Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Connecting students with career opportunities
The newly named Berry Family Career Hub connects students and alumni with career development resources, employers, experiences and guidance to take the next steps toward meaningful careers. Continue reading
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Sep 30
Preparing students for the workforce from day one
Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading
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Sep 29
10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading
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Research
Wright State biologist Yvonne Vadeboncoeur awarded Fulbright scholarship
Yvonne Vadeboncoeur will collaborate with New Zealand scientists to study harmful algae that grow on submerged rocks in New Zealand rivers as a Fulbright Scholar. Continue reading
Naval force
Wright State medical student Christiana Draper brings Navy experience to medical school, neuroengineering research
Christiana Draper, an M.D./Ph.D. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, won a National Institutes of Health Diversity Supplement Award to support for her ALS research. Continue reading
Trauma care
Wright State engineering professor Pratik Parikh to lead research designed to optimize locations of hospital trauma centers
Reshaping the network of hospital trauma centers to increase their effectiveness in saving lives and better utilize resources is the goal of research led by Wright State. Continue reading
Nervous energy
Wright State postdoctoral researcher Ryan Griggs wins prestigious neuroscience award for his lab’s research on diabetes
Ryan Griggs and his fellow researchers have found that changes in neurons in the brain may be responsible for cognitive dysfunction associated with Type 2 diabetes. Continue reading
Prairie premiere
Restored prairie at Wright State serves as wildlife magnet, research lab and scenic wonder
Students and faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences turned land off University Drive between the Nutter Center parking and Mini University into a prairie. Continue reading
Lake Campus efforts to address water quality recognized by governor
Collaborative efforts between agriculture and water quality groups surrounding Grand Lake St. Marys were highlighted by Ohio Gov. John Kasich and other state officials. Continue reading
Field operations
Wright State archaeology students find traces of town that was relocated following Great Dayton Flood of 1913
Students in the Field School in Archaeology excavate a field to learn more about life in Old Osborn, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Fit for Florence
Wright State art historian Caroline Hillard wins prestigious Harvard fellowship to write a book on the Renaissance
Caroline Hillard, associate professor of art and art history, will spend a year in Florence, Italy, researching the Etruscan influence on the Renaissance. Continue reading
Ohio researchers from academia, government and business work to create more trust in autonomous systems
A team of Ohio researchers, including representatives of the Wright State Research Institute, is working with the Air Force Research Laboratory to ensure the safety and cyber security of autonomous systems. Continue reading
Learning landscape
Wright State’s Amanda Harris presents New Media Incubator research at national conference
Amanda Harris, a communication studies student who interns in the New Media Incubator, helped beginning French students work on their language skills by producing storytelling videos. Continue reading
