Wright State Headlines
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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May 9
Wright State media highlights, May 3–9
Wright State made headlines this week with media coverage highlighting commencement celebrations, student success, alumni achievements and faculty expertise. Continue reading
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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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Author Archives: Karen Strider-Iiames
Excellence to the Core
Students and faculty honored for writing and teaching achievements
Wright State students and faculty honored for Writing Across the Curriculum achievements and teaching Wright State Core courses. Continue reading
From anti-bullying to global health, students and faculty learn and serve
Wright State University students and faculty recognized for service-learning efforts. Continue reading
TyKiah Wright named to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Wright State alumna TyKiah Wright appointed to the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans by President Barack Obama. Continue reading
Anita Dempsey receives nursing award for mental health efforts at the Dayton VA Medical Center
Anita Dempsey was honored with the 2014 Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing—RN Expanded Role Category from the Dayton VA Medical Center. Continue reading
Mars rover manager Scott Lever to speak at Wright State Jan. 23
Scott Lever will give a public talk on his work on NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers Mission on Jan. 23 in Wright State University’s Student Union. Continue reading
Space available for hip-hop workshop with Kendra Andrews Jan. 11
Wright State University’s Emerald Jazz Dance Team will host a master class with Kendra Andrews, a dancer on The X Factor, on Saturday, Jan. 11, in the McLin Gym. Continue reading
Wright State women leaders win top state honors
Two women leaders at Wright State University received top awards from the ACE Women’s Network—Ohio during its annual statewide conference at Wright State November 1. Continue reading
Wright State student turns passion for reading into new library
An avid reader growing up, Danielle Baker could always be seen with a book. Continue reading
Tuned In
Cramming in college … pulling all-nighters. Sound familiar? It’s not always a bad thing. In fact, it helped prepare award-winning composer Stephen Hampton for the tight deadlines he would encounter in the high-pressure music industry. “You begin to trust your … Continue reading
Aviation Psychology Symposium draws international researchers to Wright State
More than 200 researchers from around the globe converged on Wright State University for the 17th International Symposium on Aviation Psychology May 6-9. Continue reading
