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
Yaklic named acting chair of Boonshoft School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Yaklic has been a full-time faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for more than six years, where he has served as medical director for Wright State Physicians Women’s Health Care. Continue reading
Clayton student realizes dream, wins full ride to Wright State
A local high school student who lost her mother in 2010 but found comfort through visiting with her school guidance counselor and helping others through volunteering… Continue reading
Fire-flinging Raiders light up the region
By the time they’re in college, most people know not to play with fire. Continue reading
Newest Presidential Scholar is a trailblazer
Named last week as the university’s Presidential Scholar for 2012–13, Virginia Hall leaves Thursday for Africa…
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That’s a rap: MBA student concludes degree with memorable presentation
A graduating Wright State MBA student delivered one of the most unique final project presentations his professor had ever seen… Continue reading
Wright State trustees approve new budget
By a unanimous vote, the trustees on June 8 passed a resolution approving an annual operating budget of $301 million and a 3.5 percent tuition increase. Continue reading
Wright State holds largest commencement ever
A record number of degree applications was received for the spring ceremony—2,820 total. Continue reading
Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading
Students, local nonprofits win awards at Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance annual event
Featuring over $3,500 in cash awards and the largest Wright State certified nonprofit professional class ever, the 2012 Spring Community Recognition Ceremony… Continue reading
