Wright State Headlines
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Research
Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness
Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading
Video—NASA Glenn director visits region, Wright State
Jason Parker, director of Wright States Research Institute says having NASA on a resume would also go along way to landing the promising STEM student of tomorrow. Continue reading
WSRI joins Ohio team promoting UAS Center and Test Complex at Unmanned Systems 2013
As part of a statewide effort to promote Ohio’s capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, the Wright State Research Institute joined… Continue reading
High-tech projects to highlight Summer-at-the-Edge open house
Humanoid robots, virtual reality, 3D printed unmanned aerial systems, cybersecurity, surgical simulations, plus sensors and smartphones… Continue reading
Wright State psychologist to help teachers in Bolivia better understand disabilities
In Bolivia, they are called “second patio children”—kids with disabilities who are kept out of sight by their families, away from the main patio… Continue reading
Wright State scientist Brown named to prestigious NIH pregnancy study section
The National Institutes of Health has named Thomas L. Brown, Ph.D., a Wright State University researcher investigating… Continue reading
Students in focus at the Center for Sensor Exploitation
Through creative collaborations with defense and industrial partners, Wright State University’s Center for Sensor Exploitation… Continue reading
Wright State researcher discovers mechanism to slow tumor growth and metastasis in breast cancer
Julian Gomez-Cambronero finds key protein critical to tumor growth
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine professor Julian Gomez-Cambronero, Ph.D., and his research team have discovered a key protein… Continue reading
Chemistry researchers closing in on new atomic force microscope
A high-power atomic force microscope that could revolutionize the study of materials at high temperatures and pressures is coming into focus in a Wright State University lab. Continue reading
Scientist Jason Parker takes the reins of the Wright State Research Institute
As director of the Wright State Research Institute, Jason Parker plans to lead WSRI through continued growth, while fostering research talent. Continue reading
