Wright State Headlines
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Jul 13
Wright State student Chloe Detty appointed by governor to serve as student trustee
Chloe Detty, a management major and campus leader, has been appointed to a two-year term as a student trustee on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Wright State inspires the next generation of business leaders through Ohio Business Week
More than 50 high school students from across Ohio learned how to turn business ideas into reality during the Ohio Business Week camp at Wright State. Continue reading
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Jul 6
Wright State–Lake Campus’ America 250 event brings students and community together
Students, educators and community members gathered at Wright State’s Lake Campus to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary through an afternoon of history, reflection and community connection. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Christina Minassian earned a spot in the regional 3MT competition at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Conference
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research on Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Ranking is latest in a growing list of recognitions for Wright State’s support of military-connected students and their families
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
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
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region
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
Dayton Daily News: Big day — Wright State medical students get their residency placements
Surrounded by family and friends at Boonshoft’s recent Match Day, 129 medical students from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine learned together where they will complete their residencies. A longstanding tradition at medical schools nationwide, Match Day is … Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
Wright State’s Nutter Center hosting Ohio basketball state tournament semifinals
The Wright State University Nutter Center will host eight girls and 10 boys state semifinal basketball games in March. Continue reading
Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State awards full-ride scholarships to 12 students at STEM Challenge
Young students once again had the opportunity to compete for full-ride scholarships at an annual event that pairs basketball with hands-on science ahead of March Madness. Wright State University hosted The Big Hoopla’s annual STEM Challenge on March 15, just … Continue reading
