Wright State Headlines
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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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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Social Sciences and International Studies
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
Setting the stage
Design and technology student Anna Hunter works behind the scenes designing sets, making props and managing the stage during Wright State theatre productions. Continue reading
Difficult conversations
Traveling chalkboard at Wright State inspires reflection and discussions about dying
An interactive exhibit at Wright State has encouraged students to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die? Continue reading
Wright State revives student-faculty collaborative writing journal
The Best Integrated Writing journal showcases Wright State students’ scholarly papers from a wide range of disciplines. Continue reading
Fulfilling dreams
Michael Daniels honors his late son, Patrick, with a $25,000 matching gift to help Wright State students with disabilities
The family of the late Wright State alum Patrick Daniels helped create an endowment to ensure the personal attendant station can continue to provide essential services to students. Continue reading
Getting involved
Passion for law drives nontraditional student leader at Wright State
Stephanie Buettner, a political science major at Wright State, is president of the Student Government Association, an intern with Student Legal Services and president of her sorority. Continue reading
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top award at national conference
Wright State’s Model U.N. team received an Outstanding Delegation Award and eight students won individual awards at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference in New York City. Continue reading
Wright State international studies student receives State Department scholarship to study in Thailand
Ashley Carter, an international studies major at Wright State, received a Gilman-McCain Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to study abroad in Thailand this summer. Continue reading
Dispatching dedication
Wright State senior Lexi Ricker impacts students during the day and serves her community at night
Lexi Ricker, a psychology and organizational leadership major at Wright State, thrives as leader in multiple student organizations. Continue reading
International internship program fruitful for both Wright State, school in France
Wright State students and alumni spent a month in the Normandy region of France in a pilot program to improve the teaching of English. Continue reading
