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: Wright State Media Team
Fueling the workforce in Raider Country and beyond
Wright State’s major impact on the region through the creativity, entrepreneurship, experience, and innovation of our grads
Delve into the direct economic impact Wright State graduates have in the region and the top companies that employ them. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State bowlers ready to roll
While bowling has been a Wright State University mainstay for close to two decades, this season marks a first – the first time competing as an NCAA team. Continue reading
Full circle
Brittney Whiteside goes from athlete to athletics advocate
A former player on the Wright State women’s basketball team, Brittney Whiteside is now an athletic administrator and serves as a Wright State trustee with a focus on sports and students. Continue reading
Energizing entrepreneurs
Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success
Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Ready to fly? Wright State University to offer pilot training
If you’re ready to learn to fly, Wright State University and First Flight Aviation would like a word with you. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to offer flight training courses to relieve pilot shortage
Wright State University forged a new partnership with Dayton-based First Flight Aviation, a flight school located at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. Continue reading
Wright State partners with First Flight Aviation to offer flight training courses
Wright State students can earn academic credit while learning to fly through a new partnership with local flight school First Flight Aviation. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State educator is committed to STEM mentoring and diversity
Dr. Subhashini Ganapathy embodies what it means to be a leader, educator, and entrepreneur. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State alumna, Dayton native to appear on Food Network’s ‘BBQ USA’ finale
Dayton native Erica Roby, also known as Master of ‘Cue, will be featured on Food Network’s “BBQ USA” finale Monday, Aug. 15 at 9 p.m. Roby graduated from Wright State University in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State, UD, Sinclair join network to train semiconductor workers as Intel looms
Three major Dayton-area institutions of higher learning — Wright State University, the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College ― all announced plans this week to help strengthen U.S. production of semiconductors. Continue reading
