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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Career Services
Creating conversation
Career Services at Wright State has a new tool to help engage students and connect them with people and resources. Continue reading
Computer science student Swati Padhee named College of Engineering and Computer Science Intern of the Year
Swati Padhee researched the applications of artificial intelligence in medical assessment during an internship with the National Board of Medical Examiners. Continue reading
Wright State awarded over $1.2M in Choose Ohio First scholarship money for students in STEMM
Choose Ohio First scholars work with career and academic advisers from their first year of enrollment through graduation. Continue reading
Business students get career tips, make contacts during Professional Development Day
Professional Development Day at the Raj Soin College of Business featured a panel discussion and networking opportunities for students. Continue reading
Employer Speaker Series to feature Wright-Patterson contract specialist job opportunities
The virtual Employer Speaker Series program, organized by Career Services, will be held Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. on Webex. Continue reading
Data driven
Graduate engineering student and data intern Kaitlyn Ellison was awarded the prestigious Cacioppo Scholarship
Interning with a defense contractor, graduate industrial and human factors engineering student Kaitlyn Ellison digs up elusive data and makes it understandable. Continue reading
Physics fervor
Wright State physics student Neil Pohl is flourishing as an intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory
The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized Neil Pohl, a physics major at Wright State, for his work by naming him Intern of the Week. Continue reading
Wright State MPA student Elisheba Hawkins co-authors climate change article published in national magazine
Master of Public Administration student Elisheba Hawkins wrote the article as part of an internship with the village of Silverton, Ohio. Continue reading
Material witness
Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship
Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading
Fast acting
Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success
Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health. Continue reading
