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Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus

 Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading →

Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history

Nearly $5,000 grant funds the conservation of four artifacts in Wright State’s collection
Orville Wright's botany sketchbook opened to a page depicting a plant.

Housed in the largest archival collection of Wright family material in the world, the preserved items will continue to serve as a resource for generations to come. Continue reading →

Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus

Creating stronger connections between the Lake campus and the surrounding community is at the heart of the improvements
A woman stands on a paddleboard that is laying on the grass. She is wearing a life vest and holding a paddle. Behind her is a kayak rental booth.

Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading →

Dream, innovate and soar

Wright State celebrates research and AI technology with Wright Brothers Day

Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading →

Make the argument that changes you

Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned top awards at the National Model U.N. conference in New York for 46 years straight. But if you ask the students what they’ve won, they might tell you about the moment their voice stopped shaking.

Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned awards for 46 consecutive years while helping students build confidence, communication skills and lasting friendships. Continue reading →

Wright State brings campus community together to celebrate mental health and well-being

From goat yoga to root beer floats, Wright State University put a creative spin on World Mental Health Day with activities designed to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health and well-being.  Continue reading →

Wright State trustees approve new academic programs, highlight student success and new research partnerships

Retention gains, research opportunities and Air Force partnership highlight Wright State trustees’ September meeting

Wright State trustees approved three new academic programs and received updates on student success, research opportunities and expanded partnerships with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Future Teachers Day inspires next generation of educators

The fifth annual event connected nearly 200 high school juniors and seniors with pathways to becoming teachers
Six students stand alongside Wright State's wolf mascot, holding a sign that says "Future Teachers Day."

The annual event brings high school students to campus to explore Wright State’s teacher education programs and connect with current students, staff and faculty. Continue reading →

Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party

The eighth annual event brings students, campus and community together
Three girls stand together wearing airbrushed cowboy hats that read "Lakers."

More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading →

Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University

The Boonshoft School of Medicine will host nearly 200 undergraduate students for a statewide event focused on preparing for medical school

Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading →