Academics

Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh was part of the the 2025–26 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ELAM Fellowship cohort

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

Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership

Trained in Dayton, a general surgery resident is bound for Harvard, while a medical student is headed to Case Western

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

Wright State aviation students celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show

28 students were awarded a flight jacket and wings after completing their first FAA pilot certification

Wright State University honored 28 aviation students who have earned their first FAA pilot certification. Continue reading

Western Ohio Educational Foundation celebrates student success at annual scholarship breakfast

The foundation awards over $200,000 annually to support Lake Campus students
Two people are shaking hands, smiling at the camera. One person is holding a certificate.

Wright State University–Lake Campus recognized 38 scholarship recipients and the donors and WOEF Board members whose support makes those scholarships possible. Continue reading

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

Wright State aviation students to celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show

Twenty-eight students will be awarded a flight jacket and wings after completing their first FAA pilot certification

Wright State will honor 28 aviation students at the Dayton Air Show for earning their first Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification. Continue reading

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading

The perfect pair

Wright State alumnus’ new children’s book shares the message behind his nonprofit, one pair of shoes at a time

Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading

Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship

The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide

All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading

Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities

The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships

Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading