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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Social Sciences and International Studies
Carnival of Caring
Wright State University students, faculty and staff gathered in the Student Union Atrium Oct. 14 to raise money and awareness for organ donation. Continue reading
Wright State alum challenges perceptions of poverty
Karin VanZant leads CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients
Wright State graduate Karin VanZant leads a CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients. Continue reading
Wright State police officer receives state service award
The hits keep coming for Wright State University police officer Kurt Holden. Continue reading
TEDxDayton to feature many Wright State faculty, alumni
A number of Wright State faculty and alumni will participate in the third annual TEDxDayton on Oct. 16. Continue reading
Wright State wins Hunger Cup in friendly battle with the University of Dayton
Wright State and the University of Dayton collected funds and food for the Foodbank Dayton, Bogg Ministries and the Wright State Friendship Food Pantry during the Hunger Cup Campaign. Continue reading
Wright State will connect students with women leaders in STEMM fields
The Women in STEMM Leadership Institute on Oct. 25 will features remarks from Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and a keynote address by Air Force Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski. Continue reading
Wright State Lake, Dayton Campus student trying to save historic Darke Co. town
A junior majoring in international studies at nearby Wright State University, Keiser seems an unlikely savior for this blink of a town. Continue reading
Cuban journalist says increasing freedoms, relations with U.S. are giving young people hope
Cuban journalist Elaine Díaz Rodriguez discussed “Cuba in an Era of Change” as part of Wright State’s Year of the Active Bystander program. Continue reading
CLASS action
College of Liberal Arts launches Center for Liberal Arts Student Success
The new Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS) combines advising, faculty/student relationship-building, peer mentoring and career counseling. Continue reading
Wright State student a good story, and can write one, too
Excerpt For Alan Hieber, Saturday morning marked a role reversal from the night before. Soon after Jason Brosseau crossed the finish line in 2:46.01 to win the Air Force Marathon and had the gold medal draped over his head, Hieber, … Continue reading
