Wright State Headlines
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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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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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Engineering & Computer Science
2023 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State Alumni Association honored Alumni Achievement Awards recipients Aurea Rivera ’82, Mark Espy ’81, Christina Knowles ’14, ’16, Stephen Hampton ’80 and Virginia Krause Hess. Continue reading
Wright State online graduate programs ranked among best nationally
U.S. News & World Report has named Wright State’s online graduate programs in engineering, business and nursing as among the best in the nation for 2023. Continue reading
STEM-focused
Computer engineering major Celeste Irwin is the inaugural recipient of the BHG Financial Runner scholarship for women in STEM
Wright State computer engineering major Celeste Irwin wants to use her medical and programming knowledge to work in research and product development in MRI-guided focused ultrasound. Continue reading
Wright State receives almost $720K in Choose Ohio First scholarship funds for STEM students
Wright State provides Choose Ohio First scholarships to selected undergraduate students pursuing a STEM or computer science-related major. Continue reading
Onome Scott-Emuakpor discovered true passion at Wright State
Mechanical engineering graduate Onome Scott-Emuakpor seeks to push thresholds of advanced technology in aerospace systems as the founder of Hyphen Innovations. Continue reading
Digital Microelectronics Lab provides Wright State students with cybersecurity training space
Supported by the Air Force ADMETE grant, the Digital Microelectronics Lab provides a space where students can receive the hands-on training needed to work in the microchip and microelectronic fields. Continue reading
Wright State creates new College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies
Wright State will merge its Graduate School and University Honors Program into the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies. Continue reading
Wright State’s fall 2022 commencement ceremonies in photos
Wright State’s fall class of 2022 celebrated graduation during two commencement ceremonies on Dec. 9–10 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
More than 1,150 graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
More than 1,150 graduating students and their families celebrated the culmination of their education at Wright State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State honors researchers at inaugural Excellence in Grantsmanship awards
The Excellence in Grantsmanship awards celebrate Wright State faculty who have been awarded more than $1 million in funding over the past five years. Continue reading
