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: Seth Bauguess
Former WSU student to judge X Factor
A former Wright State University student is set to be a judge on the new singing show — The X Factor. The X Factor, which is being developed by Simon Cowell and will debut this fall, named Nicole Scherzinger, former … Continue reading
WSU officials recommend 3.5 percent tuition hike
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN – Top Wright State University leaders recommended a $273 tuition increase Thursday making the school the first public university in the region to move to raise tuition to help offset budget cuts. Raising tuition to the proposed 3.5 … Continue reading
WSU’s ‘42nd Street’ runs through May 29
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN — There are more than 10 reasons to catch Wright State University Theatre’s production of the musical “42nd Street” before it closes on Sunday, May 29. Just a couple dozen of the dancing feet alone add up to … Continue reading
What’s Likely Behind this Busy, Deadly Tornado Season
Video((Excerpt)) Tuesday night’s storm spawned at least two confirmed tornadoes in the Miami Valley. We were live on the air, and broke into programming, even with some shows on popular season finales. Wright State Mass Media lecturer, Dave Baxter, explains … Continue reading
Dayton film professionals buck motion picture industry downturn
((Excerpt)) Wright State University’s motion pictures program averages 50 to 60 students, said W. Stuart McDowell, chairman of the school’s Department of Theater Arts, Dance and Motion Pictures. “Not too many of them are out flinging burgers in their mid-30s … Continue reading
Lisa Hornick, Rob Boley, and Kimberly Elahab, advancement, presented at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Dayton Region Chapter’s Fundraising Day on May 18, 2011.
FilmDayton fest: topical subjects, focus on writing
((Excerpt)) WYSO-FM (91.3) general manger Neenah Ellis and reporter/deputy operations director Juliet Fromholt will host the “Screenless Screening,” which will include sound-rich documentaries and features by Ira Glass, the Kitchen Sister, Scott Carrier of Hearing Voices, Jad Abumrad and Robert … Continue reading
