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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Monthly Archives: June 2026
The perfect pair
Wright State alumnus’ new children’s book shares the message behind his nonprofit, one pair of shoes at a time
Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty
Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
The recognition reflects Rachel Sturm’s commitment to creating opportunities that connect students to the broader community
Rachel Sturm, associate dean and professor of management in the Raj Soin College of Business, has built a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher and leader. Continue reading
Holding herself to high standards
Kasi Edwards ’96 honored as the Raj Soin College of Business 2026 Outstanding Alumna
Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading
