Wright State Headlines
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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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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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Author Archives: Kim Patton
Empowering student success and preservation of archives
Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation awarded a $75,000 grant to support the future Wright State Archives Center and Wright State students in engineering and business. Continue reading
Wright State University receives $2.5 million estate gift
The estate of the late Klaus and Anna Otten funds scholarships in the Wright State College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
Wright State University graduates co-chair ArtsGala 2020
David and Nancy Smith hope to attract a younger audience to the annual fundraiser
ArtsGala co-chairs David and Nancy Smith hope to build on the gala’s longstanding tradition of excellence and expand the event to an even broader audience. Continue reading
Keeping talent at home
Wright State’s partnership with Leidos helps build a skilled and diverse workforce
Nearly 100 Wright State graduates work out of the Beavercreek office of Leidos, which has nurtured a pipeline of talent from the university. Continue reading
Forging her own path
Jennifer Troutman pursued a master’s in student affairs in higher education at Wright State after a life-altering experience. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation names emeriti trustees
The individuals honored with the status of emeritus trustee were selected for their exemplary service to the foundation board and their continued support of Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund
Grants program supports student success initiatives
The Students First Fund is a grants program designed to support innovative ideas that assist students to succeed, thrive, persist, graduate and begin their careers. Continue reading
R. Scott Rash named president and CEO of the Wright State University Foundation
R. Scott Rash will join the Wright State University Foundation as president and CEO on Sept. 30. Continue reading
When opportunity knocks
A series of unexpected opportunities leads Christopher Tung ’12 to a successful career at Netflix
How a successful career in finance led alumnus Christopher Tung ’12 to his dream job at Netflix. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
13 projects selected for the inaugural cycle of Students First funding
The Students First Fund supports projects that promote student success, community engagement and leadership development. Continue reading
