Academics

Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award

Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading

Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series

Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading

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

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

Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense

Time at Wright State helped propel Kevin Schmidt launch pioneering career with the Air Force

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

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

Wright State’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies in photos

View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized for primary care excellence in 2025 U.S. News rankings

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is ranked #1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading

Nearly 1,460 students celebrate graduation at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies

Wright State President Sue Edwards challenged the class of 2025 to dream boldly and embrace their potential for greatness while acting with kindness and integrity. Continue reading

Wright State engineering seniors showcase designs and research at expo

Wright State engineering students showcased their technical expertise and creative problem-solving at the annual Senior Design Expo. Continue reading