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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News
Graduating Wright State medical students learn where they will pursue residency training at 2025 Match Day celebration
A graduating class of 119 medical students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine learned where their journeys as future doctors will continue during Match Day. Continue reading
Wright State media highlights, March 13–21
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, Match Day and Wright State’s Theatre’s “Alice by Heart” garnered local media coverage for Wright State this week. Continue reading
Tickets on sale now for Wright State’s Day Air Ballpark game against Dayton
The Wright State baseball team will play the University of Dayton on April 29 at Day Air Ballpark, home of the Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’
Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
12 local students win full-tuition scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State University, a proud sponsor of the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students at the STEM Challenge event. Continue reading
Wright State alum, faculty member Adam Deardorff leads new ALS clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South
Inspired by an experience as a resident, Wright State alum and faculty member Adam Deardorff has lead the charge on creating a new ALS Clinic at Miami Valley Hospital South. Continue reading
Traveling chalkboard inspires Wright State medical students to discuss death and dying
An interactive exhibit sparked deep reflection among Wright State medical students, encouraging them to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die? Continue reading
Wright State baseball, Air Force bring Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic to Nischwitz Stadium March 25
The Raiders are gearing up for a high-flying showdown against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, March 25, at Nischwitz Stadium, as the Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic continues. Continue reading
Wright State senior Katherine Dillard tunes up local church’s audio
Wright State anthropology major Katherine Dillard helped a local church secure funding to purchase hearing assistance technology as part of a Fundraising and Grant Writing course. Continue reading
Wright State media highlights, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
