Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State student Chloe Detty appointed by governor to serve as student trustee

Chloe Detty will serve on the Wright State Board of Trustees representing the student voice and gaining valuable experience in university governance
Posted on July 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Chloe Detty, a management major and campus leader, has been appointed to a two-year term as a student trustee on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Wright State unveils 2027 budget

One of the region’s largest universities has unveiled its 2027 budget, with money allocated to increasing salaries, program expansions and student success initiatives. Wright State University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 budget on June 26, allowing … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State selects next athletic director with Ohio ties

Wright State University has hired Brad Chandler as its next athletic director. Chandler, 39, will be the fifth athletic director in Wright State history. He was formally introduced at a 1 p.m. press conference on Friday, June 26, at the … Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Former Ohio State, Arizona State administrator named Wright State athletic director

Following the university’s first-ever national search for a Division I athletics director, Wright State University has selected a new leader for its athletic program. Wright State has named Brad Chandler as the next director of athletics. “I am incredibly grateful … Continue reading →

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Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News |

Dayton Daily News: 2 medical trainees show impact of Wright State-Premier Health partnership

Two trainees from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine are advancing to highly competitive ear, nose and throat programs, which they and the university say reflect how the affiliation between WSU and Premier Health has helped these doctors … Continue reading →

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Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh was part of the the 2025–26 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ELAM Fellowship cohort
Posted on June 18, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine, Priti Parikh, returned to Wright State with a broader perspective on leadership and a renewed focus on creating opportunities for students. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Medicine, News, Research, Surgery |

Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership

Trained in Dayton, a general surgery resident is bound for Harvard, while a medical student is headed to Case Western
Posted on June 17, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s partnership with Premier Health produced a general surgery resident bound for a Harvard fellowship and a graduating medical student headed to Case Western Reserve University — both in one of medicine’s most competitive specialties. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, Medical Residents, Medical Students, Medicine, News, Premier Health |

ABC22/FOX45: Wright State celebrates 28 new FAA-certified pilots with wing pinning at Dayton Air Show

Wright State University students will receive their flight jackets and earn their wings after flight training this year. Twenty-eight students have earned their Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification and will have a ceremonial wing pinning at the Dayton Air Show … Continue reading →

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SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |