Top 10 Wright State Newsroom videos of 2024

From learning how to salsa dance to choreographed F-16 fighter jet maneuvers in the sky, the Wright State Newsroom was a sight to see in 2024. We shared once-in-a-lifetime moments with students, faculty and staff while making joyful connections with alumni. We took home the gold and are ready to soar into 2025.

A sight to see
The Wright State community celebrated a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on the Dayton and Lake campuses on April 8.

Keep climbing
Wright State alumnus’ Air Force ROTC experience prepared him to excite and inspire.

Students in Field School in Archaeology excavate campus woods hope to find evidence of Wright State’s past
The 225-acre woods surrounding the Dayton Campus is home to 110 species of birds, foxes, deer, salamanders and the rare Indiana Bat. Wright State’s Field School in Archaeology hopes to scrape the surface to learn more about the people who lived in the woods before the university was built.

Going for gold
Wright State welcomed first-year students with food, fun and competition.

Silver jubilee
Wright State celebrated a quarter of a century showcasing students’ artistic talents during ArtsGala.

Joyful connections
Wright State alumna Krissy O’Malley brings happiness to the elderly through interactive music and memories with her business, Senior Music Connection

Taste of salsa
Wright State students took Latin dancing during monthlong dance sessions.

Ready to soar
Students can prepare for careers as flight instructors or airline pilots with Wright State’s new aviation degree.

Designed delivery
Wright State student-athlete Alex Drsek took full advantage of her opportunities in college.

Country care
The Lake Campus nursing program prepared Isaac Buschur for medical and music charts.