Wright State Headlines
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May 14
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
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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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Professional Psychology
Professional psychology students win state funding to continue community programs on postpartum depression
School of Professional Psychology students receive additional state grant to offer screenings and organize community programs on postpartum depression among African-American women. Continue reading
$878K grant allows Wright State researchers to study military marriages
Excerpt Military marriages are known for long periods of separation and high stress — situations that can cause those on active duty to become distracted at a time when they need to be keen. Wright State University psychology researchers are … Continue reading
Winfrey named dean of School of Professional Psychology
LaPearl Logan Winfrey has served interim dean, associate dean and chief psychologist of the doctoral internship program at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. Continue reading
Marriage medicine
Wright State psychology researchers study whether early detection can head off crackups in military marriages
Wright State psychology researchers are studying whether early detection can head off problems in military marriages. Continue reading
Wright State receives national recognition for community engagement
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching selected Wright State to receive its 2015 Community Engagement Classification. Continue reading
Wright State to host conference on sexuality and disability
The Breaking Silences, Demanding Crip Justice: Sex, Sexuality and Disability conference will take place at Wright State Nov. 4 to 6. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine Center for Healthy Communities marks 25th anniversary with yearlong celebration
Wright State’s Center for Healthy Communities works in partnership with numerous Greater Dayton organizations to improve the health of the community. Continue reading
Wright State University welcomes over 5,000 new students to fall semester
Wright State welcomes 5,066 new students on the first day of fall semester, swelling total enrollment to 17,842, the fourth highest total in school history. Continue reading
Wearing thin
Wright State to play role in national research/prevention study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders
Wright State Professional Psychology students will participate in the Body Project, a national research study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Continue reading
Wright State professional psychology students to offer community programs on postpartum depression
School of Professional Psychology students receive state grant to offer screenings and organize community programs on postpartum depression among African-American women. Continue reading
