Wright State Headlines
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Apr 17
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
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Apr 15
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
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Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
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Research
Service etiquette
2022 Wright State graduate Anjali Edwards publishes book on how to interact with service dogs
Wright State psychology graduate Anjali Edwards was inspired to publish a book on service animals while working on a research project in the Applying Scientific Knowledge (ASK) program. Continue reading
Wright State student researcher takes honors at two national physiology conferences
Kelia McMichael, an honors student majoring in physiology and neuroscience, has excelled as an undergraduate researcher in the lab of Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology. Continue reading
Wright State professor helping to develop AI learning environments
Noah Schroeder, professor of educational technology and instructional design, will receive a grant to design AI-driven pedagogical agents to help support students’ noncognitive skills. Continue reading
Wright State marketing professor presents new book at Kenyan embassy
“Doing Business in Kenya: Opportunities and Challenges,” by Wakiuru Wamwara, professor of marketing, provides a comprehensive analysis of the business environment in Kenya. Continue reading
Wright State graduate’s research helps calculate blood velocity, predict how aneurysms rupture
Research paper by Mark Johnson, who graduated from Wright State with a Ph.D. in Engineering in April, was honored at the 2023 Dayton-Cincinnati Aerospace Science Symposium. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Daniel Asamoah named Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow for second time
Daniel Asamoah, interim chair of information systems and supply chain management, will work at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration this summer as a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellow. Continue reading
Wright State engineering alumnus wins first place in aeronautics and astronautics master student paper competition
Francis Centlivre, a two-time mechanical engineering graduate, took first place in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics master student paper competition. Continue reading
Wright State receives grant to build more efficient cyber-attack detection models
Lingwei Chen, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, is exploring data-driven methods that can create cyber-attack detection models. Continue reading
Air power
Wright State engineering student Jacob Jadischke overcomes obstacles, makes dreams take flight
Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science gives Ph.D. student Jacob Jadischke opportunities to conduct research at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading
Wright State, Central State collaborating to host Intel Summer Internship Program for underrepresented populations
The program is part of a collaboration between Wright State and Central State to help build a semiconductor educational program and microelectronics lab and provide experiential learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
