Author Archives: Kris Sproles

Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo

Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Premier Health, Videos |

Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day

Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Aviation, Fine and Performing Arts, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News, Videos |

Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts lawn party for students and community-involvement

The seventh annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of Fall Semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Lake Campus, News, Videos |

Fall funhouse

Thousands of Wright State students celebrate start of Fall Semester with carnival-themed festival

Fall Fest, the annual celebration that highlights Weeks of Welcome at Wright State University, brought thousands of students, staff and faculty together for a carnival-themed day filled with fun, music, food and free giveaways. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Videos |

WOW factor

Wright State launches Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome

Weeks of Welcome helps new and transfer students transition to college life with activities designed to build community and support student success. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Campus Recreation, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Residence Life & Housing, Student Union, Videos |

Ready to lead

Wright State leadership programs help new and returning students acclimate to a new school year

Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Recreation, Giving, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Union, Students First Fund, Videos |

2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester

Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Over 1,400 families received food assistance at Wright State’s Nutter Center

More than 1,400 households received food assistance at Wright State University’s Nutter Center during a mass distribution organized by The Foodbank. Continue reading

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Athletics, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Family business

Wright State grads lead Young’s Jersey Dairy into a new generation

This fall, Wright State graduate Dan Young will pass the torch as CEO of Young’s Jersey Dairy to his son, John Young, also a Wright State alum. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, MBA, News, Teacher Education, Videos |

Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers

New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Education & Leadership, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Teacher Education, Videos |