Wright State Headlines
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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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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Special Categories
Cultivating history
Drew Swanson, professor of history at Wright State, was elected president of the Agricultural History Society. Continue reading
Wright State restores campus indoor mask policy
All students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to wear a face mask when inside all buildings on Wright State campuses, regardless of vaccination status. Continue reading
Wright State graduate launches community theatre company
Tyrell Reggins, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in theatre studies, wants to inspire students of color to love the performing arts. Continue reading
Radio rhythm
Wright State alumna’s passion for music leads to her dream job
Juliet Fromholt found her passion for music while working as a student at WWSU, turning that love into a career. Continue reading
Wright State art historian Karla Huebner to give online talks on surrealist artist Toyen
Karla Huebner will give a talk “Toyen and Czech Surrealism” on Aug. 5 and on her 2020 book “Magnetic Woman: Toyen and the Surrealist Erotic” on Aug. 8. Continue reading
Biology major Rahul Shah appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
Wright State junior Rahul Shah was appointed for a two-year term on the Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State professor, author named secretary to national InfraGard board
Terry Oroszi, a faculty member in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, joined the FBI InfraGard National Members Board of Directors. Continue reading
Wright State graduate student researching COVID-19 social media information, misinformation
Graduate biological sciences student Emily Burwell is attempting to quantify the proportion of misinformation to validated information about COVID-19 on Twitter. Continue reading
Wright State plans for increased on-campus classes and activities this fall
Wright State plans to resume regular campus operations in Fall Semester with expanded classroom capacity, activities, events and residence hall experiences. Continue reading
Construction material
Two-time Wright State graduate Jacob Marino combines engineering with business in the construction industry
Jacob Marino lives in two different worlds using two different degrees — engineering and business. Continue reading
