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Wright State aviation students to celebrate milestone at Dayton Air Show

Twenty-eight students will be awarded a flight jacket and wings after completing their first FAA pilot certification

Wright State will honor 28 aviation students at the Dayton Air Show for earning their first Federal Aviation Administration pilot certification. Continue reading

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Wright State’s Stein Galleries at is seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading

The perfect pair

Wright State alumnus’ new children’s book shares the message behind his nonprofit, one pair of shoes at a time

Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading

Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship

The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide

All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading

Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities

The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships

Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading

Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center

Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty

Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading

Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal

The recognition reflects Rachel Sturm’s commitment to creating opportunities that connect students to the broader community

Rachel Sturm, associate dean and professor of management in the Raj Soin College of Business, has built a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher and leader. Continue reading

Holding herself to high standards

Kasi Edwards ’96 honored as the Raj Soin College of Business 2026 Outstanding Alumna

Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading

David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career

David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award

David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading

Nicholas Quillen honored as 2025 Wright State University Officer of the Year

The Wright State University Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers and university staff members at the annual Public Safety Awards ceremony. Continue reading