Wright State Headlines
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Jul 7
Wright State inspires the next generation of business leaders through Ohio Business Week
More than 50 high school students from across Ohio learned how to turn business ideas into reality during the Ohio Business Week camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jul 6
Wright State–Lake Campus’ America 250 event brings students and community together
Students, educators and community members gathered at Wright State’s Lake Campus to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary through an afternoon of history, reflection and community connection. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
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
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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
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
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition
The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading
Spectrum News: Wright State University and Premier Health receive $2.5M grant to expand street medicine
For people experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, they also often face overlapping challenges like chronic illness, behavioral health conditions and substance use that makes day to day living even more difficult. Often a routine trip to the doctor is the … Continue reading
