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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Lake Campus
Wright State committees meticulously prepare for campus reopening
Long before Wright State announced plans to return to teaching for the fall semester, many administrators, faculty, staff and students had been working hard to make it happen. Continue reading
Longtime Wright State faculty member, Faculty President and Dean Jim Sayer passes away
During his Wright State career, Jim Sayer served as professor of communication, chair of the Department of Communication president of the Faculty and dean of Lake Campus. Continue reading
Growing season
Popularity and success of the Lake Campus engineering program is booming after 10 years
The Lake Campus engineering program has become a gold mine of talent for local employers who love the students’ strong work ethic. Continue reading
Wright State announces plans to reopen for fall semester
Wright State announced plans to return to teaching on its Dayton and Lake Campuses for the fall 2020 semester on Aug. 24 with a dynamic and flexible mixture of in-person and remote courses. Continue reading
Beauty brigade
Seven buildings and grounds crew members at Wright State’s Lake Campus have been keeping the campus safe and clean. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
12 projects selected for the second year of Students First funding
The 12 projects selected for funding will have far-reaching impacts on both the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
Wright State to issue CARES Act funds to eligible students
Wright State will help students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by disbursing more than $5 million in federal funds to eligible students this month. Continue reading
Wright State offers Pass/Unsatisfactory grading option to support students during COVID-19 pandemic
Wright State students have the option to convert one or more grades of courses to Pass/Unsatisfactory (P/U) grading for the spring 2020 semester. Continue reading
Research for canceled symposiums produced by Wright State students published online
Wright State celebrates research by students produced for symposiums at Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
More than 2,100 Wright State students complete requirements for graduation as class of 2020
While graduating students have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, Wright State will recognize their many achievements as they have completed their degree requirements. Continue reading
