Wright State Headlines
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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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May 6
Wright State’s 2025 spring commencement ceremonies in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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May 5
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine recognized for primary care excellence in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is ranked #1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in the 2025 Best Graduate Schools rankings from U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
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Undergraduate
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Working for others
Wright State alumnus is empowering people with disabilities to gain independence and employment
Wright State alumnus Kaleb Matteson helps people with disabilities to gain independence and employment as a job developer at United Rehabilitation Services. Continue reading
Accounting for the future
Wright State accountancy major Nicholas May figures in activity on and off campus
Junior Nicholas May is thriving in Wright State’s accountancy program and as a student leader in the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State Magazine’s 2024 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2024 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
Paying it forward
Generous donation from alumnus Doug Hull propels Wright State University forward
A gift from three-time Wright State graduate Doug Hull launches a transformative opportunity to build a collaborative hub where student research in genetics and genomics can flourish. Continue reading
STEMWERX owners turn passion into impact
Wright State alumni Beth and Todd Hanning use their passion for motorsports to inspire young people to pursue STEM careers in motorsports and the aerospace industry. Continue reading
Wright State graduate engineering student receives prestigious NIH research award
Andy Deutsch, a Wright State alum and current doctoral engineering student, received a three-year award from the National Institutes of Health to support his research of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Continue reading
Wright State students participate in statewide leadership academy
Wright State seniors Marwah Almuzoughi and Amana Koeller got a taste for what a life in public service might look like through the NEW Leadership program. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Doug Hull, a three-time Wright State graduate, and Julie Jacobs were appointed to the Wright State University Foundation board. Continue reading
Wright State lighting design graduate earns prestigious fellowship
Jessica Ann Drayton, who earned a B.F.A. in Theatre Design and Technology from Wright State, received a prestigious entertainment lighting design fellowship. Continue reading
