Wright State Headlines
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Jun 18
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine, Priti Parikh, returned to Wright State with a broader perspective on leadership and a renewed focus on creating opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Jun 17
Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership
The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s partnership with Premier Health produced a general surgery resident bound for a Harvard fellowship and a graduating medical student headed to Case Western Reserve University — both in one of medicine’s most competitive specialties. Continue reading
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Jun 16
Wright State aviation students celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State University honored 28 aviation students who have earned their first FAA pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 15
Western Ohio Educational Foundation celebrates student success at annual scholarship breakfast
Wright State University–Lake Campus recognized 38 scholarship recipients and the donors and WOEF Board members whose support makes those scholarships possible. Continue reading
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Wright State trustees approve new budget
By a unanimous vote, the trustees on June 8 passed a resolution approving an annual operating budget of $301 million and a 3.5 percent tuition increase. Continue reading
Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading
Students, local nonprofits win awards at Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance annual event
Featuring over $3,500 in cash awards and the largest Wright State certified nonprofit professional class ever, the 2012 Spring Community Recognition Ceremony… Continue reading
Student films on the big screen
The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
Wright State honors service-learning
From leading a study abroad trip to South Africa to tutoring students in a Dayton elementary school, faculty, staff and students at Wright State are making an impact. Continue reading
Wright State awards honorary degree to Neal Gittleman
Neal Gittleman, music director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, will receive an honorary degree at Wright State’s Spring Commencement. Continue reading
Students danced “Into the Unknown” at annual concert
This year’s Junior/Senior Dance Concert, “Into the Unknown,” featured new choreography by 16 students. Continue reading
Dayton community remembers Wilbur Wright
Bells tolled and work stopped all over Dayton 100 years ago on June 1 as the city observed the untimely death of one of its most famous sons, Wilbur Wright. Continue reading
Wright State’s president goes on virtual road tour, visits with alumni
Hundreds of alumni from across the country listened to and interacted with Wright State President David R. Hopkins in the first virtual alumni event for the university. Continue reading
