Wright State Headlines
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Sep 18
Coming in to her own
2003 grad Kara Ayers reflects on how Wright State’s accessible campus, adapted sports and supportive community helped shape her journey as a Paralympic swimmer, researcher and advocate for people with disabilities. Continue reading
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Sep 16
Wright State University celebrates two decades of Air Force Marathon partnership
The university’s involvement reflects its longstanding ties to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its role in supporting major events that bring visitors to the Dayton region. Continue reading
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Sep 15
Flying high
Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading
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Sep 10
Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Aug. 27, attracting 2,627 people and distributing thousands of 103,860 pounds of food. Continue reading
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Sep 10
Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions
The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: August 2026
A renewed focus on citizenship
New Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development connects learning with civic life and career readiness
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center supports instruction across education, ethics, medicine and social sciences
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
Thirsting for life
Ghanaian international student dives into electrochemistry to help clean the drinking water of his home
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State
Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading
Community driven
For Josh Stucky ’89, community is at the heart of everything
Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading
Growing up Raiders
For the Bambakidis family, Wright State was a home away from home
A Wright State family legacy spans three generations, shaped by basketball games, lecture halls and lifelong campus connections. Continue reading
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
The musical was written by an alum, performed by the students who inspired it
Go inside “Only in New York,” the musical a Wright State alum created for Wright State students. Continue reading
Portrait of perseverance
From a quiet first-year to student advocate, Mylie Green finds her voice
After nearly leaving Wright State in her first semester, elementary education major Mylie Green found her voice as a campus leader and advocate for students with disabilities. Continue reading
SMART paths forward
For these students, a SMART scholarship is more than funding — it’s a pathway to a new future
From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
