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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People of Wright State
Wright State musical theatre grad Christian Duhamel wins prominent award for emerging artists
The 2018 Kleban Prize in Musical Theater recognized 2005 grad Christian Duhamel as the year’s most promising musical theatre librettist. Continue reading
Boonshoft Scholars scholarship recipient committed to serving others
Julia Hitchcock, who graduated with a degree in biology from Wright State in 2017, is the recipient of the four-year Boonshoft Scholars scholarship. Continue reading
Wright State professor Travis Doom earns prestigious teaching award from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society
Doom was recognized “for tremendous contributions to computer science and engineering through a balanced career incorporating research, mentoring of students, curriculum, pedagogy development and service.” Continue reading
Mission accomplished
Air Force veteran Jonathan Granata found a home and the support he needed in Wright State’s Office of Veterans Affairs and the university’s Veteran and Military Center. He’s givien back by providing a gift to support the center's Quiet Study Room
Air Force veteran Jonathan Granata found a home and the support he needed in Wright State’s Office of Veterans Affairs and later the university’s Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Farm system
Wright State sophomore Olivia McDade one of many students in Lake Campus’ growing agriculture program
Olivia McDade decided to pursue a degree in agriculture after growing up on her family farm in rural Darke County. Continue reading
Drawing power
Love of sketching cars propelled Wright State alum Sagar Sangle into world of mechanical engineering
Sagar Sangle uses his art skills and his master’s degree in mechanical engineering while teaching middle school students about design for 3D printing, manufacturing design and robotics. Continue reading
Wright State computer science student playing key role in DNA software debate
Nathan Adams, a computer science graduate student, works with Dan Krane, professor of biology, to review DNA evidence in criminal cases. Continue reading
Healthy appetite
Wright State senior Ivan Mendoza is a rising star in world of competitive eating
Ivan Mendoza, a senior majoring in management and human resources at Wright State, aspires to be among the Top 10 professional eaters. Continue reading
Wright State’s Amit Sheth earns prestigious Fellow honor from American Association of Artificial Intelligence
Wright State University professor Amit Sheth is a newly elected Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence. Continue reading
Wright State’s Brian Rigling earns prestigious Fellow honor from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
The IEEE has named Wright State professor of electrical engineering Brian Rigling as a Fellow for his contributions to synthetic aperture radar imaging. Continue reading
