Wright State Headlines
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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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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Academics
Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate recognized with outstanding intern teacher award
As an internal medicine resident, Anna-Maria South sees patients at the University of Kentucky Medical Center, the Lexington Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other rural hospitals in the state. Continue reading
‘Veterans Voices’ story featuring Wright State students wins national public radio award
The story by Cody Stevens, Cole Hamilton and Will Davis aired on WYSO Public Radio. Continue reading
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2021
The Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 115 students during a special ceremony on July 9, formally marking the start of their medical education. Continue reading
Medical student selected for Minority Medical Student Award Program for second consecutive year
Ramanjot Kang was one of 22 medical students nationwide selected to participate in the American Society of Hematology 2017 Minority Medical Student Award Program. Continue reading
Wright State engineering students install X-ray system at a hospital in the African nation of Malawi
Wright State engineering students returned to Malawi to build a digital X-ray system, equip an X-ray room and train personnel at a hospital. Continue reading
Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader to facilitate campus conversations in first week
As Wright State reaches the half-century mark, incoming President Cheryl B. Schrader is at the controls, pledging to help take the university to the next level. Continue reading
#SMDay: Spot on social
About 250 university professionals and students use Wright State’s social media channels to support recruitment, retention, alumni engagement, donor support and reputation management. Continue reading
Lifeguarding job leads to medical school
Justin Kelley is pursuing a M.D./M.P.H. dual degree at the Boonshoft School of Medicine to prepare for a medical career in health policy and management. Continue reading
Wright State Honors students researching year-round
Megan Neumann, a junior biological sciences major, is one of numerous Wright State Honors students spending the summer conducting research. Continue reading
Travel scholarship helped medical school graduate aid refugees
Christopher Champlin traveled to Greece to work with Emergency Response Centre International, a NGO that provides assistance to refugees from Turkey. Continue reading
