Wright State Headlines
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Oct 2
Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party
More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University
Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Connecting students with career opportunities
The newly named Berry Family Career Hub connects students and alumni with career development resources, employers, experiences and guidance to take the next steps toward meaningful careers. Continue reading
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Sep 30
Preparing students for the workforce from day one
Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading
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Sep 29
10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading
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Monthly Archives: September 2026
Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service
A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading
Wright State University, Big Hoopla announce return of Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
Wright State Raiders and Air Force Falcons headline a highly anticipated Nov. 2 game at the Nutter Center celebrating basketball, community and military service; tickets now available
The game continues the vision launched in 2024 to bring together Wright State and the local military community and strengthen Wright State’s connection to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement
Nine faculty members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing sustained excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement. Continue reading
Coming in to her own
Kara Ayers ’03 shares how Wright State’s adapted sports and recreation opportunities helped shape her life
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
Wright State University celebrates two decades of Air Force Marathon partnership
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wright State’s involvement, a milestone reflecting the university’s deep connection with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
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
Flying high
Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library rises again after extensive cleaning
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
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
Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions
The education and workforce development initiative provides hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and researchers
The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading
Wright State’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
Twenty former service members gained knowledge, skills and resources to launch and grow a small business
The veterans were on campus for a residential program focused on entrepreneurship fundamentals, business development and growth strategies. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State receives positive Moody’s rating, pointing to strong financial standing for the college
Wright State University has received a positive grading from a respected independent credit agency, pointing to a healthy financial standing for the university. Wright State was recently upgraded from a stable grade to positive by Moody’s Ratings, a global credit rating … Continue reading
