Wright State Headlines
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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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May 6
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
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May 5
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
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Education & Leadership
Crayons to Classrooms donates supplies to Wright State teacher education graduates
2023 Wright State alumni who now serve as teachers in the Dayton area received the gift of a well-stocked classroom. Continue reading
Tackling connections
Wright State University alumnus hopes his love for teaching and coaching will impact students' lives
Scott Steiner, a coach and administrator in Mad River Local Schools in Riverside, is the district’s new athletic director. Continue reading
Marketing major Madisyn Crabtree appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Madisyn Crabtree, a marketing major from Beavercreek, received a two-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Raiders for life
Wright State graduates continue a family legacy of providing sweet treats to customers
Wright State alumni Kathy and Gregg Klein opened Tom & Dot’s Gelato Shop as a tribute to Kathy’s grandparents. Continue reading
Set up for success
Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell
Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading
Wright State Education Preparation Programs receive national reaccreditation
Accreditation of Wright State’s Educator Preparation Program will remain in effect through spring 2030. Continue reading
Wright State offering training sessions for education professionals and students this summer
The Summer Partnership Institute and Summer Equity Institute include 20 education-focused learning opportunities. Continue reading
Wright State professor helping to develop AI learning environments
Noah Schroeder, professor of educational technology and instructional design, will receive a grant to design AI-driven pedagogical agents to help support students’ noncognitive skills. Continue reading
Deep roots
Wright State alumna Brooke Solomito provides Madison Township residents with food they love and service they crave
Brooke Solomito uses skills she learned as an organizational leadership student at Wright State to run a successful hot dog stand in Butler County. Continue reading
Wright State faculty, alumni named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40
Eight people with Wright State connections, including Matt Sherwood, research associate professor, were named to Dayton Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. Continue reading
