Wright State Headlines
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Oct 2
Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party
More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University
Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Connecting students with career opportunities
The newly named Berry Family Career Hub connects students and alumni with career development resources, employers, experiences and guidance to take the next steps toward meaningful careers. Continue reading
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Sep 30
Preparing students for the workforce from day one
Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading
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Sep 29
10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading
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Research
Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations
Boonshoft School of Medicine brings researchers and community partners together, giving the Dayton region the opportunity to help shape the future of statewide mental health research
The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading
Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions
The education and workforce development initiative provides hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and researchers
The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading
Certainty by design
After watching her grandfather struggle with a prosthetic leg, Hana Habib traded a med school plan in Germany for a mission to reengineer her future at Wright State
From campus involvement to cutting-edge research, Hana Habib is building the skills and experience to one day lead her own lab to inspire the next generation of biomedical engineers. Continue reading
Summer of discovery
Wright State students take their research beyond campus to academic conferences across the continent
From investigating invasive species to determining what temperature light makes someone perform at their best, students in the College of Science and Mathematics shared their findings at summer conferences. Continue reading
Thirsting for life
Ghanaian international student dives into electrochemistry to help clean the drinking water of his home
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
SMART paths forward
For these students, a SMART scholarship is more than funding — it’s a pathway to a new future
From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty member Priti Parikh was part of the the 2025–26 Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine ELAM Fellowship cohort
After spending a year learning alongside some of the most accomplished leaders in academic medicine, Priti Parikh, returned to Wright State with a broader perspective on leadership and a renewed focus on creating opportunities for students. Continue reading
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty
Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
From rural high schools to college classrooms, students will build AI skills for the workforce and teachers will gain the training to take them there
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
