Wright State Headlines
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Aug 24
Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning
The Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures hosted educators from 26 schools in the region during the institute’s first focus on documentary filmmaking. Continue reading
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Aug 21
Summer of discovery
From investigating invasive species to determining what temperature light makes someone perform at their best, students in the College of Science and Math shared their findings at summer conferences. Continue reading
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Aug 20
More than 2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed more than 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2026 Fall Semester. Continue reading
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Aug 19
Wright State welcomes another increase in residential students this fall
More than 2,400 students are expected to live on Wright State’s Dayton Campus this fall, the highest number of on-campus residents in the past 10 years. Continue reading
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Aug 18
Seeing and believing
Now at the No. 1 graduate school in the country for biological sciences, Christina Davis credits her Wright State education for helping lay the foundation for her success. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Wright State Media Team
A legacy of remembrance
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center supports instruction across education, ethics, medicine and social sciences
The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading
Growing up Raiders
For the Bambakidis family, Wright State was a home away from home
A Wright State family legacy spans three generations, shaped by basketball games, lecture halls and lifelong campus connections. Continue reading
Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub
The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading
Wright State outlook revised to positive by Moody’s, reflecting further confidence in the university
Independent assessment recognizes the university’s disciplined financial management and stable operations, as well as its ability to navigate future challenges
Moody’s Investors Service has revised Wright State University’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its A2 issuer and debt ratings, reflecting continued progress in enrollment growth, financial performance and strategic partnerships. Continue reading
Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics
Brad Chandler brings innovative and forward-thinking Division I leadership to guide the future of Wright State Athletics
With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty
Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading
Chick-fil-A near Wright State’s Dayton Campus approved by Beavercreek City Council
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve as a foundational component of Raider Row, a larger commercial development planned on land near Wright State University that spans portions of both Beavercreek and Fairborn. Continue reading
Raiders will face Virginia in first round of NCAA Tournament
The Wright State men’s basketball team will play Virginia in the first round of NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, at 1:50 p.m. in Philadelphia. Continue reading
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
Wright State President Sue Edwards currently serves as chair of the Horizon League Board of Directors
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
