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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Special Categories
Wright State’s Calamityville to host commemoration of 20th anniversary of 9/11
The City of Fairborn will hold its 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m., at Wright State’s Calamityville, 506 West Xenia Drive. Continue reading
Supply drop
Students in the Raj Soin College of Business delivered backpacks filled with school supplies to Fairborn Primary School. Continue reading
Levitt Pavilion concert to showcase Wright State’s fine and performing art students
Wright State Arts Live! A Celebration of Fine and Performing Arts will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton. Continue reading
COVID Task Force oversees return of on-campus learning, activities
The COVID Task Force and its six subcommittees are responsible for monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, overseeing the university’s response and coordinating the return of campus operations. Continue reading
Medical student Oumou Fofana receives prestigious scholarships from two national programs
Oumou Fofana, a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, hopes to play a role in reducing health care disparities in underserved communities. Continue reading
On the money
Wright State business alumnus Joshua Lake is thriving in the financial services industry
Joshua Lake, who received a bachelor’s degree in financial services from Wright State, is CEO of Beyond Wealth Advisors. Continue reading
Dayton entrepreneur Ranjan Kejriwal appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Ranjan Kejriwal, president of AARIS LLC in Dayton, received a nine-year term on the Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State communications staff members honored in Ohio journalism contest
Kris Sproles, video content producer, received a first-place award for Best Videographer in the Digital Media category. Continue reading
Community connections
The third annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of Fall Semester at Lake Campus. Continue reading
Wright State education alumna named a state Teacher of the Year
Wright State alumna Jenn Stormer teaches STEM in grades three through six at in Northmont City Schools. Continue reading
