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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Humanities and Cultural Studies
Brew coup
Wright State history alumnus Dan Lauro works as the lead brewer at Carillon Brewing Co.
Dan Lauro said he is lucky to have one foot in the craft beer world and the other in the history and education world. Continue reading
Where do we go from here?
Wright State experts ponder the future as world emerges from COVID restrictions
Wright State experts predict what business, health, education, and entertainment landscapes will look like as a result of the coronavirus pandemic Continue reading
Professor of English Sharon Lynette Jones’ book on civil rights activist Angela Davis is published
Sharon Lynette Jones, professor of English language and literatures, visited archives around the country to research “Conversations with Angela Davis.” Continue reading
Cultivating history
Drew Swanson, professor of history at Wright State, was elected president of the Agricultural History Society. Continue reading
Radio rhythm
Wright State alumna’s passion for music leads to her dream job
Juliet Fromholt found her passion for music while working as a student at WWSU, turning that love into a career. Continue reading
Rhythm section
Wright State public history students help develop exhibit at National Afro-American Museum
Graduate public history students at Wright State organized the exhibit “Rhythm of Revolution: The Transformative Power of Black Art 1619 to the Present.” Continue reading
Wright State alumna, faculty member lend Spanish skills at community vaccination clinic
Two members of the Wright State community volunteered to help those in need at a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Awad Halabi wins Fellowship award to conduct research in Jerusalem on Islamic activist
Awad Halabi, associate professor of history and religion, will work in Jerusalem and possibly Amman, Jordan, next spring for up to four months. Continue reading
Wright State historian Noeleen McIlvenna wins prestigious fellowship award from North Caroliniana Society
Noeleen McIlvenna, professor of history, received the 2021 Archie K. Davis Fellowship award for her work “Dressed Pork: North Carolina and the Atlantic World Economy.” Continue reading
Five Wright State faculty members to be honored by national certificate program for effective online teaching
Mathematics and English faculty members participated in a certificate program offered by the Association of College and University Educators. Continue reading
