Wright State Headlines
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May 8
Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense
Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State. Continue reading
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May 7
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh selected for prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
Priti Parikh, professor of surgery at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was named an Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellow at Drexel University College of Medicine for 2025–26. Continue reading
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May 6
Wright State’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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May 5
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized for primary care excellence in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is ranked #1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
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May 5
Physician Anuj Goyal re-appointed to the Wright State Board of Trustees
National Trustee and and Premier Health physician Anuj Goyal was re-appointed to a four-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. Continue reading
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Mercer County Outlook: Lake Campus to hold annual commencement ceremony
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Lake Campus of Wright State University will hold its 53rd annual commencement ceremony at Romer’s Catering in Celina. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Susan Edwards, Ph.D., president, Wright State University, will be … Continue reading
Nearly 1,460 students to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold its spring graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State University names university leader permanent provost, VP of academic affairs
A leading Dayton-area higher education institution has appointed a university leader as vice president for academic affairs and provost. Jim Denniston formally takes on the position effective immediately. He has been acting provost since Jan. 1, and members of Wright … Continue reading
Wright State media highlights, April 7–18
Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading
Wright State’s Model UN team once again secures top honors at national conference
Wright State’s Model United Nations program extended its streak of excellence by earning a team delegation honor for the 45th consecutive year at the 2025 National Model U.N. Conference in New York City. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Lt. Gov. Tressel, Wright State leaders discuss Dayton’s workforce needs, state support
As Ohio looks to inventory the current status of its higher education facilities and determine regional needs, the economic comeback in the Dayton area has not gone unnoticed by state officials. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University for … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State theatre alum invited to write musical for current students
Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts tapped 2006 theatre alum Ronvé O’Daniel to write a new, full-length, two-act musical. The working title is “How to Survive in New York City” and it is expected to premiere in … Continue reading
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students
The Choose Ohio First program awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs. Continue reading
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
