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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Liberal Arts
Keep climbing
Wright State alumnus’ Air Force ROTC experience prepared him to excite and inspire
For the past two years, Maj. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri has performed dangerous and gravity-defying maneuvers in over 80 airshows per year as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Continue reading
Students in Field School in Archaeology excavate campus woods hope to find evidence of Wright State’s past
Wright State’s Field School in Archaeology hopes to scrape the surface to learn more about the people who lived in the woods before the university was built. Continue reading
Wright State study abroad trip explores disability access in Berlin
A group of Wright State students, including four who identify as being disabled, participated in a study abroad trip to Berlin, where they assessed the city’s accessibility standards. Continue reading
Good chemistry
Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State
Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music. Continue reading
Wright State alum Tilly Evans-Krueger wins award for best dancer in Broadway show
Tilly Evans-Krueger received the 2024 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance in “The Outsiders.” Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures student screens documentary at Cleveland International Film Festival
Nathanael Blair, a motion picture major at Wright State, screened his documentary “It’s in the CommuniTea!” and participated in a Q&A about his film at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Continue reading
Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars
Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading
Wright State introduces seven new or restructured undergraduate degrees
Students can now prepare for careers in engineering technology, environmental studies, health sciences, exercise science and agriculture through seven new or restructured degrees offered at Wright State. Continue reading
A chance to shine
Wright State hosts hundreds of young musicians showcasing diversity in music composition
The Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts welcomed concert bands, string orchestras and choir ensembles from 15 Ohio high schools and middle schools at the Silver Melted Into Sound festival. Continue reading
Immortal exhibition
Wright State English students’ study of vampire literature will impact them forever
Students in the Studies in Literary Theory course created a Vampire Exhibition as their final project and culminating experience for the class. Continue reading
