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
U.S. manufacturing rises in December
((excerpt)) Manufacturing represents 100,000 employees in the 12-county region surrounding Dayton and contributes $4.7 billion in annual payroll and $32 billion in annual sales, according to a Wright State University study commissioned by the Dayton Tooling and Manufacturing Association. Read … Continue reading
Human Race’s Marsha Hanna dies
((excerpt)) Her final stage production was the joint Human Race and Wright State University Theatre production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “August: Osage County,” co-directed with Scott Stoney. It was a regional premiere. DaytonDailyNews.com
Health care industry eyes healthy 2011
((excerpt)) Locally, the field was booming in 2010, with employment rising every quarter. Employment was at 56,400 in the second quarter of the year, gradually climbing to 56,600 in the third quarter and 56,700 in the fourth quarter, according to … Continue reading
Cities cautiously optimistic about 2011
((excerpt)) Fairborn City Manager Deborah McDonnell said the opening of Wright State’s 70-acre Calamityville disaster response training site should offer a significant boost to Fairborn’s hotel and restaurant sector. She said that boost is especially needed because the city is … Continue reading
Wright State helps collect toys for Miami Valley Kids
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The Wright State community responded in a big way this holiday for the need to deliver presents to children that might not have otherwise received any gifts. Continue reading
Colleges pick up tab on employee cell phones
A Dayton Daily News examination found three area public colleges spent a combined $550,000 in taxpayer and tuition dollars providing cell phones and smart phones for state employees last school year. The finding raises questions about the cost and necessity … Continue reading
Duggins again shows special place for WSU with career performance
A day later, it’s worth talking more about what Vaughn Duggins did on Saturday in Wright State’s 67-64 win against Wisconsin-Green Bay. Not only did the senior guard hit a running 3-pointer as time expired to send Wright State to … Continue reading
Wright State Students pause to reflect on Arizona shootings
Obama’s adviser pick may help Ohio
New economic adviser could emphasize trade, which would help the state’s resurgence.President Obama’s upcoming selection of a new top economic advisor could be a double-edged sword for struggling Ohio, according to noted academic economists in the state. The replacement for Lawrence Summers could lift the Midwestern economy if Obama selects a … Continue reading
