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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Military & Veterans
New entrepreneurship center opens at Wright State to help veterans, spouses start, expand businesses
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Wright State provides support and resources to veterans and their spouses who want to start a business. Continue reading
Wright State University to launch Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic with Raiders-Air Force basketball game on Nov. 30 at Nutter Center
The Nov. 30 Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic is expected to be the first of many contests between Wright State University, the Air Force Academy and other military-connected institutions. Continue reading
Wright State staff member Jonathan Lu honored with national Military Medic of the Year Award
Jonathan Lu, director of Wright State’s Center for Health Professions and a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, was honored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Continue reading
Thousands of runners descend on Wright State University for Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. 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
He’s grounded in his conviction that space needs to be defended
The significance of contested space for our nation’s future
People can try to plan out their entire lives, but it doesn’t always happen the way it was supposed to. For Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, that is actually a good thing. 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
Go big and go home
Wright State University alumna has navigated a military career on one of the Air Force’s largest and most historic planes
Elizabeth Bergh, a captain in the Air Force and a Wright State alum, is stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and works as an instructor radar navigator on the B-52 Stratofortress. Continue reading
Keep climbing
Wright State alumnus’ Air Force ROTC experience prepared him to excite and inspire
For the past two years, Maj. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri has performed dangerous and gravity-defying maneuvers in over 80 airshows per year as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Continue reading
Wright State, Air Force Research Laboratory collaborate on novel cognitive performance research project
Wright State researcher Sherif Elbasiouny and Justin Estepp, a Ph.D. in engineering student, are collaborating on a novel cognitive performance research project for the Air Force Research Laboratory. Continue reading
