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Nearly 1,000 Wright State students and alumni attend fall Career Fair

Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading

Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police

Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading

Study by Wright State University, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association finds untreated mental illness costs Dayton region $30 billion annually

The Economic Impact Study of Behavioral Health in the Greater Dayton Region found that a 10% reduction in mental illness could boost the region’s economy by more than $1.27 billion a year. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens 2025–26 season with comedic whodunit ‘The Game’s Afoot’

Wright State University Theatre will raise the curtain on its 2025–26 season with Ken Ludwig’s mystery-comedy “The Game’s Afoot,” Sept. 26–Oct. 5 in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading

Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo

Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading

Global citizen

Wright State's study abroad program helps first-generation student see the world

Miley Stotts, a first-generation college student, turned her passion for French into study abroad experiences that broadened her language skills, confidence and worldview thanks to the support of Wright State’s study abroad programs. Continue reading

Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day

Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading

Nearly $3 million NSF grant positions Wright State to transform scrap metal recycling

Wright State is leading a $3 million National Science Foundation project that will use advanced technologies to help recycling plants turn scrap metal into new products while training workers and students in high-tech manufacturing. Continue reading

2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations

Amanda Brewer, assistant director, School of Fine and Performing Arts

Part of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence

Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading