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
Fans celebrate Raiders’ Horizon League title at watch party
More than 75 Wright State fans cheered on the Raiders during a Horizon League championship watch party. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball – 2007 Horizon League champs
A look back at the last time the Wright State men’s basketball won the Horizon League. Continue reading
Raiders clinch spot in NCAA tournament after winning Horizon League title
For the third time in program history, the Wright State University men’s basketball team will play in the NCAA tournament after winning the Horizon League title. Continue reading
Women’s basketball falls short in Horizon League championship
The Raiders, who entered the Horizon League tournament as the third seed, finished the season with a 23–10 record. Continue reading
Gang guidance
Wright State researchers develop computer tool designed to reduce street-gang violence
Researchers at Kno.e.sis developed techniques to identify violent Tweets and developed a technique to identify Twitter users likely to take their violent messages to the street. Continue reading
Men’s basketball advances to play Cleveland State in Horizon League finals
The Raiders will meet Cleveland State on March 6 at 7 p.m. for the Horizon League title and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — 1993 Mid-Continent champions
Wright State’s men’s basketball program matured quickly. It achieved success at a rate that most programs can only dream. Continue reading
Comeback puts Raiders in Horizon League tournament finals
The Raiders and Green Bay will play for the Horizon League title and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament on March 6 at noon. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — the Gem City Jam
As Wright State men’s basketball grew in stature in the 1980s, its fans began to clamor for an opportunity to face the cross-town University of Dayton Flyers. Continue reading
Axle ability
Wright State engineering student R.J. McCoy helps design new axle line at Navistar
Wright State mechanical engineering student R.J. McCoy plays a major role in producing trucks during an internship at Navistar in Springfield. Continue reading
