Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

107 students receive medical degrees during Boonshoft School of Medicine graduation

After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 107 Wright State medical students received their medical degrees during graduation on April 30. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, BSOM alumni, Commencement, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, News |

Wright State announces new partners for campus dining and Nutter Center events

Quest Food Management Services will oversee the dining programs on the Dayton and Lake campuses and SAVOR will manage concessions and catering at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Wright State Spanish professor Damaris Serrano honored in native Panama

Damaris Serrano, associate professor of Spanish, was honored by the Republic of Panama for her contributions to education and literature during International Women’s Day celebrations. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Social Sciences and International Studies |

107 medical students to graduate from Boonshoft School of Medicine April 30

Gary LeRoy, senior vice president for diplomate engagement of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member and graduate, will deliver the commencement address. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, BSOM alumni, Commencement, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, News |

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh receives surgical education award

Priti Parikh, professor and vice chair of research education and professional development in the Department of Surgery, received the Reed Williams Excellence in Innovation in Surgical Education Award from the Association for Surgical Education. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Awards, Faculty, Home news sidebar, Medical Research, Medicine, News, Research, Surgery |

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State hires strategic Air Force leader as new dean

The Air Force leader has been the dean for research at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading

Posted in Wright State in the News |

AFIT administrator Darryl Ahner named dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State

Darryl K. Ahner has served as professor and dean for research at the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base since 2021. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Military & Veterans, News |

Wright State Dance Ensemble presents ‘new generation of dance’ in spring concert

The Wright State Dance Ensemble will present its Spring Dance Concert April 20–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Works by graduating Wright State fine arts students featured in Senior Thesis Exhibition

The Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works created by 17 graduating students during their time at Wright State, is on display in the Stein Galleries through April 21. Continue reading

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

Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State

A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Employee Wellness, Faculty & Staff, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Human Services, Lake Campus, News, Social Work, Social Work & Human Services |