Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2026
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 132 new medical students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 9. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State hosts future aviators for hands-on flight camp
Over 40 high school students from around the country learned about aviation, health care and engineering at Air Camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Wright State ranked among top undergraduate nursing programs in the Midwest
Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is ranked the ninth-best in the Midwest and second in Ohio by NursingProcess.org. Continue reading
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Jun 29
Startup internship leads to metaverse career for Wright State graduate
Computer science graduate Showri Chitti secured a full-time job after interning with Veera Engineering. Continue reading
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Jun 28
Wright State receives grant to help address teacher shortage in Dayton area
The project targets BIPOC students and professionals who want a career in high-need areas such as STEM education and intervention. Continue reading
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Wright State medical student Elisabeth Adkins appointed to Student National Medical Association board
Elisabeth Adkins, a dual M.D./ MBA student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was appointed the SNMA’s national community service committee co-chairperson. Continue reading
Aaron Patterson serves patients at New York City’s Mount Sinai Beth Israel during coronavirus pandemic
Boonshoft School of Medicine grad Aaron Patterson uses technology to ensure hospital patients can connect with caregivers and family members. Continue reading
Wright State medical student volunteers in New Orleans to fight coronavirus
Kyle Henneke, a Wright State nursing graduate and current Boonshoft School of Medicine medical student, is caring for patients in New Orleans. Continue reading
Wright State medical student aids Dayton and Montgomery County public health response
Jessica Sokol spearheads a new non-clinical elective that will oversee Wright State medical students who volunteer at the health department, working the phone lines and contact tracing. Continue reading
Wright State medical student participates in prestigious Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation program
Kyle Henneke, M.D./M.P.H. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, learned about treating patients with addictions at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Continue reading
Medical students represent Boonshoft School of Medicine at Choosing Wisely Conference
The Choosing Wisely Conference was for rising medical students interested in serving in leadership roles in medicine. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship
Stephanie Welsh is committed to promoting the health of women and children by practicing medicine in a primary care field, while incorporating principles of public health into her practice. Continue reading
Medical student to receive Excellence in Public Health Award
The U.S. Public Health Service will recognize Alexandra Lawson, an M.D./M.P.H. dual-degree student, for her involvement in public health issues. 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
Medical students lead research into opioid disposal bags
Students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine and Cedarville University School of Pharmacy are studying the use of opioid disposal bags. Continue reading
