Around Campus

Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading →

Three Wright State students win full year of tuition during Horizon League Championship game

Scholarship is a strong example of enhancing student success and engagement through unforgettable campus experiences

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Three Wright State students received a full year of undergraduate tuition during a special promotion at the men’s basketball game in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Adventures await

Wright State and Five Rivers MetroParks host 20th Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor exploration and learning

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling. Continue reading →

Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers

$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading →

Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading →

‘Only in New York’ comes alive at Wright State

Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Kim Patton

On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading →

Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading →

From barista to CEO

Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading →

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading →