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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Mechanical and Materials Engineering
State grant to provide Wright State engineering and computer science students with equipment to train in advanced manufacturing, data science
Students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and at Lake Campus will be able to use the equipment to hone new skills needed in Industry 4.0 jobs. Continue reading
Building new wings
Wright State mechanical engineering students created a system to automate a transonic dual-plane wing, a design that could enable aircraft to fly higher and faster. Continue reading
Cleaning service
A business owned by Wright State alumni spent two weeks cleaning the exterior of the Nutter Center. Continue reading
College Engineering and Computer Science students participate in induction ceremonies
Recent engineering and computer science graduates took part in induction ceremonies for the Order of the Engineer and the Pledge of the Computing Professional. Continue reading
Nearly 1,700 students graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Graduating students and their families celebrated the culmination of their education at Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on April 29 and 30 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Creating conversation
Career Services at Wright State has a new tool to help engage students and connect them with people and resources. Continue reading
Nearly 1,700 students will graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Wright State will hold spring commencement ceremonies in the Wright State Nutter Center for the Graduate School on April 29 at 7 p.m. and for undergraduate students on April 30 at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Wright State graduate students take first, second at engineering conference
Wright State students’ research on hypersonic travel rose above hundreds of other graduate students’ work from surrounding states. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate Engineers Week Feb. 21-25
During Engineers Week, students will have the opportunity to explore internships and careers with local employers. Continue reading
Promotional material
Wright State mechanical engineering alumnus Jake Heuker is thriving as the plant manager of Totally Promotional
Jake Heuker keeps Totally Promotional’s plant running smoothly and ensures orders are shipped to customers on time. Continue reading
