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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BSOM alumni
Boonshoft School of Medicine holds graduation ceremony on May 28
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 110 medical students in the Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2019 received their M.D. degrees during the school’s graduation ceremony. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine to hold graduation on May 28
The class of 110 medical students will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuster Center in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Gary LeRoy named president-elect of American Academy of Family Physicians
Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will also serve a one-year term as president of the AAFP, followed by a one-year term as AAFP chair. Continue reading
Medical school to hold 13th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine’s 13th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Dinner will be held Friday, May 4, at 5 p.m. Continue reading
Medical-Spirituality Conference to explore life’s meaning in the face of difficult diagnosis
This year’s 10th anniversary Medical-Spirituality Conference will feature acclaimed authors and speakers Lucy Kalanithi and Steven Z. Pantilat. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts opioid use disorder waiver training for health care providers
Boonshoft School of Medicine will host a live training session for physicians, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants to obtain the waiver to prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder. Continue reading
2008 Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate Kyle Horton running for Congress
Kyle Horton is competing in the Democratic primary in North Carolina’s Congressional 7th District. Continue reading
Wright State physicians and faculty named 2017-2018 Best Doctors in America
Five of the 43 physicians are Boonshoft School of Medicine alumni, and nine are alumni of the medical school’s residency programs. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine alumnus recognized with alumni achievement award
Theadore Hufford, who received his undergraduate and medical degrees from Wright State, received the Alumni Association’s Graduate of the Last Decade Award. Continue reading
Robert L. Mott Jr. named medical director of CTRA
Robert Mott is retired U.S. Army colonel with 22 years of experience in population medicine, medical education, research, policy development, international health, corporate medicine and medical leadership. Continue reading
