Welcome to the Wright State University Press Release Database! Here are the 10 most recent press releases posted:

Presidential debate not true debate according to Wright State professor of communication -- When President George Bush and John Kerry go head to head this week, it will be a long way from a debate in the classic sense, according to James Sayer, Ph.D., chair and professor of communication at Wright State University.(09/28/2004)

Iraq War interrupts psychology graduate work for Wright State student in Army reserve -- When Ryan Buhite entered the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Wright State University, he had no idea that his graduate studies would be interrupted for a year to fight in the Iraq war. But it happened.(09/27/2004)

Mary Sparks receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Service -- Mary Sparks, administrative specialist in the Department of Chemistry at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Service.(09/24/2004)

Stanford Baddley receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Service -- Stanford Baddley, director of student services and enrollment management at the Wright State University Lake Campus, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Service.(09/24/2004)

Pamela Wallace-Stroble receives Wright State University President’s Award for Excellence in Innovation -- Pamela Wallace-Stroble, assistant dean of academic advising and transfer services for the University College at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Innovation.(09/24/2004)

Ellen Reinsch Friese receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations -- Ellen Reinsch Friese, associate director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations.(09/24/2004)

Carolyn Staruch receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations -- Carolyn Staruch, administrative specialist in the Department of Social Work at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations.(09/24/2004)

Wright State counseling programs earn eight-year accreditation -- Wright State University’s Mental Health Counseling, Community Counseling, and School Counseling graduate programs have been accredited for an eight-year period by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Wright State’s Mental Health Counseling program is now one of only 30 universities nationwide, and one of only two in Ohio, to be accredited by CACREP. (09/24/2004)

WSU psychology graduate student joins international leaders at Oxford Round Table on women’s rights -- Jouhaina Razzouk, a recent graduate of the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University, has traveled the world in pursuit of her career interest in women’s rights, and the latest stop was the prestigious Oxford Round Table in England.(09/22/2004)

Emmett C. Orr named executive director of Ellis Institute at WSU School of Professional Psychology -- Emmett C. Orr, a Wright State University School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) administrator with more than 20 years of campus leadership experience and extensive community involvement, has been named executive director of the school’s Duke Ellis Human Development Institute.(09/21/2004)

Chinese MBA students at Wright State to learn about philanthropy in America -- A group of Chinese business leaders in an international MBA program at Wright State University will soon learn about a popular American institution that is becoming increasingly important in their homeland: philanthropy.(09/14/2004)

NEWS TIP: Presidential Election Tip Sheet -- As the presidential election approaches, the news media will be exploring a multitude of campaign story lines. To assist you in your coverage, the following Wright State University faculty have expertise in the areas noted and are available for comment. If you need assistance, contact Richard Doty in media relations at (937) 775-3328.(09/13/2004)

National award for teaching excellence presented to Wright State sociology professor -- Teaching and learning define American higher education, and Wright State University professor of sociology Jeanne Ballantine, Ph.D., has spent a career finding ways to improve them both. Her efforts were rewarded recently when the American Sociology Association (ASA) selected her for one of eight nationwide awards for distinguished contributions to teaching. She is the first Wright State faculty member to receive the ASA national honor.(09/10/2004)

Barbara Galbraith receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence as Outstanding Instructor -- Barbara Galbraith, instructor of French in the Department of Modern Languages at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence as Outstanding Instructor.(09/10/2004)

Alan Chesen receives the Wright State President’s Award for Excellence as Outstanding Lecturer -- Alan Chesen, lecturer in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management in the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence as Outstanding Lecturer.(09/10/2004)

Margaret Clark Graham named Wright State University Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching -- Margaret Clark Graham, Ph.D., CRNP, professor of nursing and director of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Wright State University, has been named the university’s Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching. The award, named for Wright State’s second president, recognizes outstanding teaching by a faculty member. (09/10/2004)

T. Scott Graham receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Early Career Achievement -- T. Scott Graham, Ph.D., assistant professor of organizational leadership at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Early Career Achievement.(09/10/2004)

Sidney Miller named Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Service at Wright State University -- Sidney Miller, M.D., professor of surgery at Wright State University and director of the Regional Adult Burn Center at Miami Valley Hospital, has been named the Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Service at Wright State University. The award recognizes outstanding service by a Wright State faculty member.(09/10/2004)

Tamera Schneider receives Wright State President’s Award for Excellence in Early Career Achievement -- Tamera Schneider, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology at Wright State University, received the President’s Award for Excellence in Early Career Achievement.(09/10/2004)

David Barr named Wright State University Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research -- The Wright State University Board of Trustees has named David Barr, Ph.D., professor of religion, the Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research. Named after Wright State’s first president, the award recognizes outstanding research by a Wright State faculty member.(09/10/2004)

Ramana Grandhi named University Professor at Wright State -- Ramana Grandhi, Ph.D., professor of mechanical and materials engineering and director of the engineering Ph.D. program at Wright State University, has been named University Professor. The title is given to one Wright State professor each year to recognize outstanding contributions beyond his or her discipline.(09/10/2004)