Wright State in the News

Experiencing potential of precision medicine

Madhavi Kadakia in lab

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student Bill Elder and Madhavi Kadakia, chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, discuss the promise of precision medicine, or personalizing a patient’s treatment based on his or her genetic makeup. … Continue reading →

Major Ohio research network gets state funding

Excerpt A proposed research network linking Ohio’s major schools to get more federal research dollars from places like Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has been funded by the state. Funding to support the establishment of the Ohio Federal Research Network passed … Continue reading →

Q&A: Dean of Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine talks research, challenges

Excerpt Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is entering a new era of research, thanks to its new Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration center. Putting 30 researchers from six disciplines together to investigate brain, spinal cord and nerve disorders could take … Continue reading →

Mathies leaves legacy at campus

Excerpt Bonnie Mathies leaves behind a strong legacy after retiring June 30 after five years as dean at Wright State University-Lake Campus. During her tenure, campus enrollment grew from 845 to 1,147. The number of bachelor’s degrees offered rose from … Continue reading →

Dayton Theater Hall of Fame honors Joe Deer

Excerpt The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community. The 2015 inductee is Joe Deer. Joe Deer is … Continue reading →

Wright State and DCDC formalize relationship

Excerpt A formal partnership between Wright State University and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is being announced today. The goal is to solidify and expand the decades-long relationship which exposes the university’s dance students to professional dance experiences. The new … Continue reading →

Wright State sends 87 student athletes to Horizon League all-academic honor roll

Excerpt Wright State has placed 87 student-athletes on the spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by the league office. The Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 … Continue reading →

Wright State student inspiration for Springboro’s Miracle League field

William Crotty with bat at Dayton's Miracle League baseball field

Excerpt There is a reason it’s called the Miracle League baseball field. The transformation of children and young adults with disabilities who play on the diamond in Springboro is truly a miracle. “It’s magical to see their faces,” said Sprinboro … Continue reading →

Wright State-Lake program to focus on rural practices

Excerpt Wright State University-Lake Campus is adding a medical program that focuses on rural practices. Dr. Margaret Dunn, dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, spoke to about 20 lake campus faculty, staff and local hospital representatives about building … Continue reading →

Wright State awarded $7.5M for drone research

Excerpt The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $7.5M contract to Wright State University for drone research, according to the Department of Defense. The research will focus on operators flying multiple drones, or remotely piloted aircraft, the Defense Department … Continue reading →