Wright State Headlines
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Nov 14
Wright State medical students bring medicine to life for Mini University preschoolers
Stuffed animals became patients and preschoolers became doctors when Mini University at Wright State transformed into a bustling “teddy bear hospital.” Continue reading
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Nov 13
Wright State Theatre to present rom-com musical ‘The Wedding Singer’
Wright State University Theatre will transport audiences back to the 1980s with the romantic comedy musical “The Wedding Singer,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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Nov 3
State grants to bolster Wright State’s electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students
Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to state grants for new high-tech training equipment. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Special Categories
Two international students at Wright State receive emergency COVID-19 grant money
UCIE is working with international students at Wright State to find ways to accommodate their unique needs, including providing small funds from donations. Continue reading
Point of impact
Wright State professor Valerie Stoker notes that historical responses to epidemics can be instructive
Valerie Stoker, professor of religion, says that human responses to disease are embedded in historical, cultural and economic frameworks with varying degrees of effectiveness. Continue reading
Paying tribute
Marc Porter ’77, ’80 creates a scholarship to honor the late Wright State professor Gordon Skinner
The Gordon B. Skinner Scholarship Fund will support the full cost of tuition for a student enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics and majoring in chemistry. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alum Jasmine Batchelor starring in ‘The Surrogate’
Wright State theatre alumna Jasmine Batchelor has received critical acclaim for her performance in “The Surrogate.” Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Adrienne Traxler receives federal grant to investigate remote teaching by physics faculty
Adrienne Traxler, associate professor of physics, will study the sources physics faculty members use to master remote teaching, including people, websites and social media. Continue reading
Wright State announces involuntary position eliminations
The pandemic has accelerated the timeframe around which we must resize the university and ensure that we continue to serve the needs of our region. Continue reading
Stepping up
Wright State student Rachael Mckinney helping women of Colombia with Footprints With Hope
Through her foundation Footprints With Hope, Rachael Mckinney has helped women in Colombia develop skills that foster independence. Continue reading
Virtual summer camps
Wright State’s Pre-College Programs re-envisioned in remote, interactive format
Summer camps are weekly and meet online for three hours in the morning or afternoon. Continue reading
Campus housing plans additional robust training this year in anti-racism and social justice
Residence Life and Housing professional staff and resident advisors who populate the dorms will participate in extra training in anti-racism and social justice this year. Continue reading
Bill Rickert, longtime faculty member and administrator, dies
A spirited member of the Wright State family for 45 years, Bill Rickert served as professor of communication, associate dean and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and associate provost. Continue reading
