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’s Musical Theatre Initiative to host long-time Broadway producer Jack Viertel
Jack Viertel will give a talk on his bestselling book, “The Secret Life of the American Musical,” and participate in an interview and discussion with Joe Deer, director of Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading
Wright State to hold forum on bringing together health and human services programs
Options to integrate programs on health and human services will be the focus of the next Let’s Talk community forum on Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. in the Apollo Room of the Student Union. Continue reading
Wright State professor Jennifer Subban receives 2017 International Education Award
Jennifer Subban was honored for her work with the Leadership Education to Advance Development Program, a community-based youth leadership training program in South Africa. Continue reading
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine offers training for treatment of opioid addiction
The free waiver training, for licensed physicians, certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants, will take place Dec. 19-20. Continue reading
Sixth annual Raidersgiving offers sense of community for Thanksgiving
All students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to Raidersgiving on Nov. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center’s McLin Gym. Continue reading
Sign of the times
Public Health continues to partner with Wright State on tobacco-free initiative
Wright State is committed to assisting smokers and tobacco users who want to quit using tobacco products. Continue reading
Watch: Filling a need
We Serve U and the Interfraternity Council are working together to help children in the Dayton area. Continue reading
Wright State librarian Sue Polanka wins Ohio academic library award for distinguished service
Sue Polanka honored for promoting academic libraries and librarianship around Ohio and for providing leadership with the Academic Library Association of Ohio. Continue reading
M.D./Ph.D. student chosen to serve on AAMC Board of Directors
Serving on the Association of American Medical Colleges board will allow Marie Walters to advocate for medical students nationwide. Continue reading
Fifth annual Raiderthon raising funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital
The fifth annual Raiderthon, a 15-hour dance marathon, takes place from 10 a.m. on Nov. 18 to 1 a.m. on Nov. 19 in the Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading
