Wright State Headlines
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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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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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Military & Veterans
Wright State recognized as the region’s Military Supporter of the Year
The Dayton Business Journal’s 2023 Military Supporter of the Year Award validates Wright State’s commitment to growing as an anchor institution to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Wright State named a 2023 Best for Vets campus
Wright State University was named a 2023 Best for Vets college by Military Times, ranking 212th overall and 37th in the Midwest. Continue reading
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center offering training program for those working with military-connected students
The VMC Student Champion co-curricular certification program trains Wright State faculty, staff and students to work with military-connected students. Continue reading
Wright State receives Silver Award from Military Friendly
In 2022, Wright State was also named a Collegiate Purple Star campus in recognition of its supportive environment for veterans and service members making the transition to college and the workforce. Continue reading
Fall 2023 Employer Speaker Series continues with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Representatives from the Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the civilian contract specialist area will participate in the Employer Speaker Series event on Oct. 11. Continue reading
‘Champion for others’
Wright State dedicates garden honoring veterans and military-connected students
Wright State University and its Veteran and Military Center dedicated the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden, an outdoor space that honors veterans, military-connected students and those who support them. Continue reading
Air Force Lt. Gen. John Thompson appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
John F. Thompson, a retired lieutenant general in the Air Force, received a nine-year term on the Wright State Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State to dedicate garden honoring veterans and military-connected students on Sept. 8
Wright State and its Veteran and Military Center will dedicate the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., outside the Veteran and Military Center and Millett Hall. Continue reading
Wright State welcomes first cohort for Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
A group of veterans is spending the week at Wright State learning how to turn their business ideas into reality during the inaugural Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans. Continue reading
Color competition
Wright State hosts the Civil Air Patrol National Cadet Competition to test the best cadets in the country
Almost 100 cadets on 16 teams from all around the country descended on Wright State for the National Cadet Competition. Continue reading
