Author Archives: Kris Sproles

Area Latino students strengthen STEM skills and learn about college at two Wright State camps

Wright State University welcomed dozens of Latino middle school and high school students from around Raider Country for two week-long camps to learn about STEM and what Wright State can offer them. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Biomedical Sciences, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Inclusive Excellence, Latino Center, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Union, Videos |

Wright State helps connect area veterans to support services during annual Vets Moving Forward event

Military veterans and their families were able to connect with employers and service organizations at the Vets Moving Forward event at Wright State University. Continue reading

Posted in Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Military & Veterans, News, Student Union, Videos |

Sample suds

Wright State craft beer festival attracts local brewers and alumni

The first-ever May Daze Craft Beer Fest at Wright State University offered 45 different beers to sample from 14 local breweries. Continue reading

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

Boots on the ground

Wright State welcomes veterans and first responders spreading the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring fallen heroes

For the third consecutive year, Wright State welcomed Carry the Load hikers who are honoring first responders and military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Continue reading

Posted in Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Military & Veterans, News, Videos |

Wright State trip leaders spring to action to save a life at Yellowstone National Park

During a visit to the natural hot springs at Yellowstone National Park, Wright State students Hannah Mesa and Silas Hoam rescued a woman who was having a seizure. Continue reading

Posted in Campus Recreation, Home news sidebar, News, Videos |

Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for second consecutive year

Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.4% out of 20,966 universities worldwide by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Home news sidebar, News, Rankings |

A chance to shine

Wright State hosts hundreds of young musicians showcasing diversity in music composition

The Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts welcomed concert bands, string orchestras and choir ensembles from 15 Ohio high schools and middle schools at the Silver Melted Into Sound festival. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, News, Videos |

Immortal exhibition

Wright State English students’ study of vampire literature will impact them forever

Students in the Studies in Literary Theory course created a Vampire Exhibition as their final project and culminating experience for the class.  Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Undergraduate, Videos |

Thousands celebrate the end of Spring Semester with food, fun and friendship

Wright State University’s annual April Craze is a time to play carnival games, socialize with classmates and learn about student organizations and clubs. Continue reading

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Difficult conversations

Traveling chalkboard at Wright State inspires reflection and discussions about dying

An interactive exhibit at Wright State has encouraged students to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die? Continue reading

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