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
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins receives prestigious science teaching fellowship
Tom Jenkins, a STEM teacher for Greenon Local Schools, was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow. Continue reading
13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list
The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading
Registration now open for free Summer Educational Institute at Wright State
The Summer Educational Institute offers opportunities for educators, future educators and school personnel to learn about equity issues in schools. Continue reading
Wright State alumna honored with Excellence in Teaching Award
Beth Patterson, a first-grade teacher at Clark-Shawnee Elementary School, was honored by the Springfield Rotary Club. Continue reading
Cleaning service
A business owned by Wright State alumni spent two weeks cleaning the exterior of the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Learning and growing
Wright State education and medical students are learning through discovery alongside school students at Westwood Elementary School’s garden. Continue reading
Fourth time’s the charm
After years of hard work, Reginald Gibson finally marched in a graduation ceremony as a member of the class of 2022
Reginald Gibson endured a multitude of trials and tribulations on his way to earning a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
Seven Wright State students honored with Best Peer Mentor awards
Wright State students were honored for the vital help and support they provide classmates during the inaugural Peer Mentorship Award Ceremony. Continue reading
WSUNER conference, Social Justice Fair to draw educators, students to ‘Learn Local’
The Social Justice Fair takes place on March 4, followed by the WSUNER Learn Local Conference on March 5. Continue reading
