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 medical student gives keynote address at Junior ROTC leadership ceremony
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. and Boonshoft School of Medicine medical student Lizzy Zinn discussed her path to the military and medical school during her speech. Continue reading
Statistics major Chris Jenkins appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Senior statistics major and Army veteran Chris Jenkins received a two-year term as a student member of the Wright State Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Stars and stripes
Wright State Army ROTC cadets and the U.S. Army Recruiting Company from Dayton participated in a Military Appreciation Day at Mini University. Continue reading
Wright State honored by State of Ohio for its support for military-connected students
Wright State was named a Collegiate Purple Star campus for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for military-connected students. Continue reading
Services for service
Military veterans were able to connect with employers and service organizations at the Vets Moving Forward event at Wright State. Continue reading
Power tower
High school students experienced Wright State Army ROTC activities and campus life during three days of training. Continue reading
Veterans career and resource fair to be held at Wright State
Military veterans can connect with employers and service organizations at the Vets Moving Forward event at Wright State on May 18. Continue reading
Prediction puzzle
Wright State business student Christopher Broach receives a scholarship to help pursue an organ transplant project
Management information systems Christopher Broach is investigating cancer in organ transplant patients. Continue reading
Nearly 1,700 students graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies
Graduating students and their families celebrated the culmination of their education at Wright State University’s spring commencement ceremonies on April 29 and 30 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
