Wright State Headlines
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Exceeding expectations
The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Wright State to host Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 15
Students get a unique opportunity to explore STEM education, basketball and scholarships on the court
Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. Continue reading
A foundation of support
At Wright State, Faminaz Karazha ’20 found the support that launched her career as a health care administrator
When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: 3 Wright State students surprised with year of tuition at basketball game
Three Wright State University students were surprised with a year’s worth of undergraduate tuition during a basketball game at the Nutter Center Wednesday night. Anna Cowley, a junior majoring in crime and justice; Lavell Lyles, a sophomore majoring in media … Continue reading
Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
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
WDTN: Wright State students win full year tuition scholarships during Raiders’ win in Horizon League tournament
Wright State University is having success on the court and they’re spreading that vibe to students too. The university announced that three students earned a free year of tuition during a Horizon League Men’s Basketball Championship tournament game Wednesday. The … Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State investing $6M to expand its most in-demand academic program
One of the region’s largest universities approved funding for a multimillion-dollar project to expand and modernize educational facilities for its most popular major. Wright State University’s Board of Trustees recognized the impact $6 million could have on the school’s nursing … Continue reading
Wright State marketing expert featured in WalletHub’s Best Store Credit Cards guide
Kendall Goodrich, Ph.D., professor of marketing and chair of the School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management, is featured as an expert source in a new national analysis by the personal finance site WalletHub examining store credit cards and … Continue reading
Walking through open doors
Annette Clayton ’86 honored with Wright State’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State commits $6M to expand nursing education facilities
The Wright State Board of Trustees Friday approved a multi-million dollar investment in the university’s nursing education programs, which will allow the university to double its enrollment in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the next few years. … 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
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
