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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Academics
Business savvy
Sixteen high school juniors and seniors learned what it’s like to work in the field of business during a residential camp hosted by Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alumnus shares in Tony Award for Best Musical
Joey Monda, who received a B.F.A. in musical theatre from Wright State, is a co-producer of “Hadestown,” which won eight Tony Awards June 9 in New York City. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alumni working on Tony Award-nominated Broadway shows
The nominations come during a very good year for Wright State theatre grads on Broadway. Continue reading
Wright State alum Anne Fife produces documentary detailing quest by Ohio courts to help drug users
The documentary “Second Chances: One Year in Ohio’s Drug Courts” follows the drug use and adjudication of 19 Ohioans. Continue reading
Wright State’s Management Information Systems program ranked No. 1 in the nation for military veterans
Wright State’s Management Information Systems program is designed for students interested in working in businesses, nonprofits and government agencies relying on data to drive decision-making and increase productivity. Continue reading
Wright Rural Medical Scholars expansion bolsters health care workforce in rural areas
The Wright Rural Medical Scholars program places Boonshoft School of Medicine students into clinical rotations at health systems in rural West Central Ohio. Continue reading
Wright State well represented on state higher education committee
New alumnus Daniel Palmer and Dan Krane, president of Wright State’s Faculty Senate, were appointed to the Ohio Undergraduate Mission Study Committee. Continue reading
Wright State grad Jim McCutcheon takes top spot in Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Adult Composer Contest
Jim McCutcheon was honored for the third movement of a concerto he wrote titled “Mirkin Concerto for Classical Guitar and Strings.” Continue reading
Wright State graduate researcher investigates durability of cardiac devices; reporting to FDA
Wright State biomedical engineering grad student briefed U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the progress of his research on the durability of pacemakers and other cardiac devices. Continue reading
Lake Campus building project will provide needed space for growing nursing program
The newest construction project at Wright State University–Lake Campus will provide needed space for the blossoming nursing program thanks in part to support from the Mercer County Health Care Foundation. Continue reading
