Wright State Headlines
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Kathy Warden, manager of university space and special projects, is the behind-the-scenes force who ensures Wright State’s events and spaces run seamlessly. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 Outstanding Unit
With a collaborative, student-first focus, the College of Health, Education and Human Services Enrollment and Retention Team has reimagined how it engages with future students and supports them on the path to graduation. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Wright State’s motion pictures program enters new era of excellence in filmmaking
Wright State’s motion pictures program is entering an exciting new chapter, welcoming a new director, honoring a beloved former faculty member with an endowment and celebrating an alumna who earned a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Continue reading
More than 2,400 Wright State students to live on Dayton Campus, most in 10+ years
More than 1,250 returning students and 1,150 new students will live on Wright State’s Dayton Campus this fall. Continue reading
Career Hub: A comfortable, professional center with a new emphasis on early job exploration
Wright State’s new Career Hub will help students and alumni in their journey toward a rewarding future in their field or discipline. Continue reading
Over 1,400 families received food assistance at Wright State’s Nutter Center
More than 1,400 households received food assistance at Wright State University’s Nutter Center during a mass distribution organized by The Foodbank. Continue reading
Mass food distribution scheduled for Wright State Nutter Center on Aug. 7
The Foodbank will host a mass food distribution for people in the Greene County area who need food assistance on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience
The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
Wright State’s successful baseball season fuels excitement at youth summer camps
Young athletes flocked to Wright State’s baseball, soccer and basketball camps this summer, energized by the university’s athletic success and upgraded facilities. Continue reading
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
