Wright State Headlines
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Jun 18
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine, Priti Parikh, returned to Wright State with a broader perspective on leadership and a renewed focus on creating opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Jun 17
Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership
The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s partnership with Premier Health produced a general surgery resident bound for a Harvard fellowship and a graduating medical student headed to Case Western Reserve University — both in one of medicine’s most competitive specialties. Continue reading
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Jun 16
Wright State aviation students celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State University honored 28 aviation students who have earned their first FAA pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 15
Western Ohio Educational Foundation celebrates student success at annual scholarship breakfast
Wright State University–Lake Campus recognized 38 scholarship recipients and the donors and WOEF Board members whose support makes those scholarships possible. Continue reading
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
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Poem by Wright State emeritus professor David Lee Garrison to be read by the BBC
David Lee Garrison taught Spanish, Portuguese and comparative literature and chaired the Department of Modern Languages before retiring in 2009. Continue reading
TEDxDayton speakers to include Wright State faculty and alumni
Wright State-affiliated speakers will address a variety of topics including the re-development of musical theatre, fitness, modern library transformation and LGBTQ advocacy. Continue reading
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Peace Corps internship by Wright State’s Katie Rossman may provide career path
An urban affairs major, Wright State senior Katie Rossman plans to pursue a career working for the government or in nonprofit management. Continue reading
Ann Weisgarber named Wright State Alumna of the Year
Ann Weisgarber, who graduated from Wright State in 1976, is the author of “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” and “The Promise.” Continue reading
Theme and interest housing in demand by Wright State freshmen
Interest by freshmen in themed housing options motivated Residence Life and Housing to restructure and expand its themed housing communities. Continue reading
American West provides inspiration for Wright State grad’s novel
Wright State graduate Ryan Ireland’s latest novel is based on real-life events highlighting Stockholm syndrome, institutionalized power and the fading history of the American West. Continue reading
Wright State’s first president Brage Golding dies
Known as an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit, Brage Golding served as Wright State’s president from 1966 to 1972. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts Dean Kristin Sobolik to receive Women of Distinction award
Dean Kristin Sobolik will be honored for her leadership in promoting and advocating for the advancement and recognition of women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math careers. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens season with premiere of ‘Restoration!’
Wright State University Theatre opens its 42nd season with the premiere of the romantic thriller “Restoration!” in the Festival Playhouse Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Continue reading
Wright State opens season with ‘Restoration’
Excerpt The play’s the thing as Wright State University prepares to open its 42nd season with the 17th century romantic thriller “Restoration!” beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, inside the Festival Playhouse of the newly renovated Creative Arts Center. This quasi world … Continue reading
