Wright State Headlines
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Jun 18
Wright State surgery professor Priti Parikh inspired by prestigious academic medicine leadership fellowship
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
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Jun 17
Wright State resident, medical student land competitive ENT placements, reflecting strength of Premier Health partnership
The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s partnership with Premier Health produced a general surgery resident bound for a Harvard fellowship and a graduating medical student headed to Case Western Reserve University — both in one of medicine’s most competitive specialties. Continue reading
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Jun 16
Wright State aviation students celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show
Wright State University honored 28 aviation students who have earned their first FAA pilot certification. Continue reading
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Jun 15
Western Ohio Educational Foundation celebrates student success at annual scholarship breakfast
Wright State University–Lake Campus recognized 38 scholarship recipients and the donors and WOEF Board members whose support makes those scholarships possible. Continue reading
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Jun 12
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
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Special Categories
History professor Jacob Dorn calls it a career, leaving his mark on Wright State from the school’s start
A Peterson pipe from Ireland dozes on his desk next to a pouch of tobacco. Continue reading
Wright State University mourns the loss of third president, Paige E. Mulhollan
Dr. Mulhollan is remembered on campus as a dynamic but “laid-back” president who took time to personally interact with faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Wright State University appoints Vice President – Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement
Kimberly Barrett, Ph.D., will have a hands-on role in continuing to promote and nourish diversity, multiculturalism and community engagement. Continue reading
Serenity Now: Garden for the Senses in full bloom
Is there an escape from the ringing phones, rattling printers and other office noise at Wright State? Continue reading
Fairborn business executive Michael Bridges appointed to Wright State University Board of Trustees
Bridges is the president of Peerless Technologies Corp. and a Wright State graduate. Continue reading
A Safe Space
A collaborative training program seeks to improve campus support for GLBTQ students, faculty and staff. Continue reading
Wright State inks agreement with Turkish university
Wright State University officials have signed two agreements with a major university in Turkey that will allow the two institutions to exchange students and collaborate in research. Continue reading
Rockafield of ages: Alumni Association moves into former presidential house
For the first time in 43 years, Rockafield House will no longer serve as a potential home for Wright State’s president. Continue reading
Dog park decorated in memory of student
Wright State University’s dog park, believed to be the only college park built specifically for service dogs, has been decorated in memory of Samantha Laux, who died this week. Continue reading
Theatre alumnus “Dancing through Life” on “Wicked” national tour
K. J. Hippensteel didn’t always dream of being an actor . . . Continue reading
