Wright State Headlines
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Jun 18
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
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
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Jun 17
Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership
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
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Jun 16
Wright State aviation students celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State University honored 28 aviation students who have earned their first FAA pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 15
Western Ohio Educational Foundation celebrates student success at annual scholarship breakfast
Wright State University–Lake Campus recognized 38 scholarship recipients and the donors and WOEF Board members whose support makes those scholarships possible. Continue reading
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
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
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Yearly Archives: 2014
Fast and furious
Jon Reichman thrives in the chaos of the ER
Wright State alumnus Jon Reichman thrives in the chaos of the ER at Miami Valley Hospital, where he also serves as coordinator of the Hazmat/WMD Program. Continue reading
Professor Obama grades U.S. colleges, finds it tests him
Excerpt The system has more support among public universities. Students and families should have better data to allow them to make meaningful comparisons, said David Hopkins, president of Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He said current measures focus more on … Continue reading
Wright State Physicians Orthopaedics to offer educational session about ankle arthritis
Wright State professor Michael Barnett Jr. will discuss “Ankle Arthritis” during a free educational session on Sept. 16 in the Wright State Physicians Health Center. Continue reading
Wright State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Wright State’s Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center to host events across campus from Sept. 9 to Oct. 17. Continue reading
Dash of ingenuity
Wright State students create showcase event for Urban Nights in downtown Dayton
Wright State students design a scavenger hunt fundraiser during Urban Nights in downtown Dayton on Sept. 12. Continue reading
Search unearths story of Wright factory seamstress
Excerpt An effort to gather the stories of Wright Company factory workers has uncovered information about one of the first women in the world to work in the aircraft industry. Ida Holdgreve, born in Delphos, Ohio in 1881, worked as … Continue reading
Wright State unveils professional-development program for the public
The Office of Professional Development in the College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a range of courses tailored for engineers, computer scientists and managers. Continue reading
Corps curriculum
Wright State alumna Corinna (Merrill) Lawrence makes mark in Africa with Peace Corps
Corinna Lawrence, a 2008 Wright State graduate, makes her mark in Africa with the Peace Corps. Continue reading
Staff, units recognized for excellence
Staff are recognized for excellence in areas such as leadership, human relations, service, collaboration and innovation. Continue reading
Enrollment indicators show Wright State serving more Ohioans, becoming more global campus
Enrollment overall — 17,356 students — has increased 1 percent at Wright State compared to the same time last year. Continue reading
