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
‘The greatest thing ever’
Wright State men’s basketball team hopes to make a lasting impact with school visit
Students at The Goddard School in Beavercreek got a rare chance to exercise, dribble and pass basketballs with the Wright State men’s basketball team. Continue reading
Lab learners
Wright State partners with several organizations to give high school students a taste of biomanufacturing
The first Dayton bioManufacturing Awareness and Discovery Experience (DaytonMADE) camp took place at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State staff, students a big part of Asian American storytelling project
Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center organized a group of students and staff to participate in the “Asian in Ohio” online project. Continue reading
Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance to collaborate on new series of performances
The formal partnership will allow Wright State fine and performing arts students and faculty to perform alongside industry professionals and artists in Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s productions. Continue reading
Tackling connections
Wright State University alumnus hopes his love for teaching and coaching will impact students' lives
Scott Steiner, a coach and administrator in Mad River Local Schools in Riverside, is the district’s new athletic director. Continue reading
Marketing major Madisyn Crabtree appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Madisyn Crabtree, a marketing major from Beavercreek, received a two-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Serving love
Former Wright State alumnus and tennis player Sudan Dewan helps fuel student-athletes' success
The new Dewan Family Fueling Station in the Setzer Pavilion will provide snacks and protein for Wright State student-athletes after strength-training workouts. Continue reading
Wright State recognized for serving as HERC lead institution
Wright State has served as a Higher Education Recruitment Consortium lead regional institution since 2018. Continue reading
Photo development
Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute
As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading
Premier partnership
Hands-on camp for high school students hopes to fill local nursing shortage
In partnership with Premier Health, Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services hosted a summer camp for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing nursing in college. Continue reading
