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
Wright State, DPO performance of Bernstein’s MASS heard on Dayton Public Radio
…a production that boasted nearly 200 of Dayton’s most talented performers, including more than 100 Wright State students and faculty. Continue reading
Wright State wins UAV contract of up to $5 million
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract of up to $5 million over five years to Wright State University for research related to unmanned aerial vehicles. Continue reading
Wright State home to 19,600 students this fall
Wright State University has recorded its second highest enrollment in school history… Continue reading
Fishing for mercury contamination answers
Inside three freezers in a Wright State University lab is the bottom of the ocean. Continue reading
Volleyball team thinks pink, Dru
Wright State University’s volleyball team wore special black and pink t-shirts during warm-ups on Friday, September 16 to help raise money for Andrea (Voss) Vellinga… Continue reading
Math, motorcycles: English prof’s journey
If you had met Wright State University English professor Scott Geisel while he was in high school… Continue reading
Wright State inks cooperation agreement with Turkish university
Wright State University has signed a cooperation agreement with a university in Turkey that paves the way for the two institutions to collaborate in research and graduate education. Continue reading
“Death of a Salesman” opens theatre season
This tragedy by playwright Arthur Miller is often regarded as the greatest American drama. Continue reading
Howard Part stepping down as dean of Boonshoft School of Medicine
He will continue as dean until new dean is selected following national search
After serving for 13 years as dean, he will step down from his position to return to the full-time faculty. Continue reading
Wright State named Military Friendly again
G.I. Jobs has awarded Wright State University the designation of Military Friendly School for the third consecutive year. Continue reading
