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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News
Wright State hosts Chancellor John Carey and other state education officials for meetings, campus tour
Chancellor John Carey and other high-ranking members of the Department of Higher Education visited Wright State, touring the Creative Arts Center, the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building and the Student Success Center. Continue reading
Celebrating 40 years of employee giving
Wright State University’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) launches March 12
Faculty, staff and retirees may choose among Wright State’s more than 1,900 scholarships and programs during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign “40 Years in the Making.” Continue reading
Raiders draw Tennessee in NCAA tournament
Wright State men’s basketball team will play No. 3 Tennessee in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Dallas on March 15 Continue reading
Wright State wins $1 million grant to expand undergraduate research in College of Science and Mathematics
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant that promises to expand and further diversify undergraduate research in Wright State University’s College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading
Wright State Women’s Center to celebrate 25th anniversary
The Women’s Center will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a reception on March 15 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. in 148 Millett Hall. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball – Delme Herriman’s shot
Wright State fans still talk about Delme Herriman’s buzzer-beater that gave the Raiders a 71–70 victory over Xavier in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference tournament. Continue reading
Raiders to host NCAA Selection Show party Sunday in the Student Union
The Wright State men’s basketball team will host an NCAA March Madness Selection Show party Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Student Union atrium. Continue reading
Community partners come together for strategic planning dialogue session
Participants at the strategic planning community dialogue session said they are committed to helping Wright State succeed, for the benefit of the region and students. Continue reading
Wright State Neurology Residency Program coordinator to be recognized with award
Frances Clark, residency program coordinator for the Boonshoft School of Medicine Neurology Residency Program, will be recognized for her creativity and innovation in ensuring the future of neurology. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball – the upset
The highlight of the 1999–2000 season took place at the Nutter Center on Dec. 30, when the Wright State Raiders upset the sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans. Continue reading
