Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

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
Posted on June 17, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Home news sidebar, Medical Residents, Medical Students, Medicine, News, Premier Health |

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 →

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SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Science & Mathematics, Social Sciences and International Studies |

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
Posted on June 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries |

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 →

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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
Posted on June 8, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Professional Psychology |

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
Posted on June 5, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, Rankings, University Center for International Education |

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
Posted on June 4, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Posted in Academics, Awards, Business, Faculty, Faculty & Staff, Home news sidebar, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management |

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State, Premier Health secure $2.5M grant for expansion of healthcare program

A $2.5 million grant — the first of its kind awarded in Ohio — will allow two major organizations to expand a critical healthcare program in Dayton. Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Boonshoft School of Medicine, Premier Health receive $2.5M to provide care to people experiencing homelessness

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, which have a 30-year affiliation agreement, received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program delivering primary care directly to people experiencing homelessness. The five-year Health … Continue reading →

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