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: 2023
Let there be light
Finance expert with longtime love for filmmaking helps motion pictures students
Wright State graduate Mark Black, a financial planner and independent film fan, gives back and helps motion picture students achieve their dreams. Continue reading
Home sweet home
Over 200 Wright State University staff, faculty and student volunteers welcomed new and returning residential students to the Dayton Campus during Operation Move-In. Continue reading
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
Wright State psychologist receives $500,000 grant for eye research
Scott N J Watamaniuk, a professor of psychology at Wright State, received a $500,000 grant to investigate how the brain coordinates the movements of the two eyes. Continue reading
ArtsGala: A celebration of students, scholarships and skills
A classy and classic gala that showcases outstanding fine and performing arts students and raises money to help those students complete their education. Continue reading
Vicki Oleen, this ArtsGala is for you
As managing director in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Vicki Oleen played a large role in making every ArtsGala happen since its inception in 2000. Continue reading
Discovering campus
First-year Wright State students find adventure and friendship before start of fall classes
Wright State University students participated in a unique wilderness experience called Freshman Outdoor Orientation Trip: Discover. Continue reading
Connecting arts to the community
Community groups are a supporting cast for arts on campus
Being actively engaged with neighboring arts groups helps Wright State’s fine and performing arts students have life-changing experiences. Continue reading
2023 Lake Campus nursing graduates perfect in passing national licensing exam
Each of the 2023 nursing graduates at Wright State’s Lake Campus passed the national licensing exam for registered nurses on the first try. Continue reading
Wright State’s Dayton Campus focused on enhancing the experience of student-customers
When students arrive on Wright State’s Dayton Campus for the start of Fall Semester, they will find numerous changes designed to enhance their collegiate experience. Continue reading
