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
Brilliance lost
An essay by David A. Petreman, professor of Spanish language and Latin American literature
On Stefan Pugh’s office door is a plaque that reads “Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research,” a declaration not only of this professor’s remarkable accomplishments… Continue reading
Inside the White House 1
A blog by Wright State student Spencer BrannonPart of the series: Inside the White House
I think that for a lot of people, going through the gate on Pennsylvania Avenue is when the significance of their work first hits them. Continue reading
December Green honored with 2013 International Education Award
December Green, director of international studies at Wright State, was named recipient of the university’s 2013 International Education Award. Continue reading
More than 900 people experience TEDxDayton
Diverse speakers and performances that touched on everything from translational leadership to the color of music were featured in the inaugural TEDxDayton, an event designed to spread ideas and inspiration. Continue reading
TED TALKS
Wright State scholars, experts to enrich Dayton event
Rewriting the formula for college success. Enhancing learning through brain stimulation. Bringing numbers to life. Examining racial identity. Learning leadership secrets. Continue reading
Baywatch: Cuba part of journey for ROTC student
Guantanamo Bay. Terror suspects. Top Secret clearance. This was recently a way of life for Aaron Jenkins, a junior ROTC student… Continue reading
Shy guy? Not so much
President of Student Government blossoms in role
It all began with 12 Angry Men, a 1957 film that depicts a jury deliberating the guilt or innocence of a man on the basis of reasonable doubt… Continue reading
Wright State professor warns Dr. Phil, viewers, of romance scams
One of Mary Leal’s students recently asked her a question about internet romance scams. Sore subject. Continue reading
Wright State grad explores educational value of hip-hop
Darius Prier, a double Wright State graduate who is now education professor at Duquesne University, examines how hip-hop is a culturally relevant form of education in a new book. Continue reading
Religious historian David Holmes to speak at Wright State
David L. Holmes, professor emeritus of religious studies at the College of William & Mary, renowned author and historian, to lecture on “The Faiths of the Postwar Presidents.” Continue reading
