Wright State Headlines
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Jun 5
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
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
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Jun 5
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
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
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Jun 4
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
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
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Jun 1
Holding herself to high standards
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
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May 27
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
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
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Academics
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
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
The effort supports a statewide priority focused on bringing primary care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
For the record
Archivist Jennifer Haney Conover ’08 honored as Wright State's 2026 School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
