Wright State Headlines
-
Feb 21
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State University expand longtime partnership
Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State have agreed to further develop and grow the pediatric clinical workforce and enhance research to improve regional children’s health outcomes. Continue reading
-
Feb 19
Wright State to help local teachers build knowledge of STEM fields
Wright State’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering will train local K-12 teachers to inspire students to pursue semiconductor and electronics manufacturing careers. Continue reading
-
Feb 18
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
-
Feb 17
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
-
Feb 14
Wright State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Feb. 14–23
Wright State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” from Feb.14 to Feb. 23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
-
Author Archives: Kim Patton
Opening doors
M. Patrick Daniels Scholarship helps students with disabilities achieve their dreams
Amelia Whorton, who is pursuing a master’s degree in physiology and neuroscience at Wright State, wants to make the STEM fields more accessible. Continue reading
Raider roundup: Where are they now?
Former Wright State student-athletes reflect on their days of competition and life after sports
However their Wright State journey started and ended, the Raider family of student-athletes continues to make its mark throughout the Dayton region, Ohio and beyond. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding
The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
A creative force
From theme parks to cruise ships, acting alumnus Jake Lockwood puts his unique spin on elevating the guest experience
Wright State acting alumnus Jake Lockwood develops unique and interactive entertainment experiences for Disney audiences. Continue reading
Join the crew
Faculty and staff can help Wright State students soar during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign
During Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign, faculty and staff can further impact students by making a gift to one of more than 2,000 scholarships and programs. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants for the fifth consecutive year
Program supports student success initiatives at the Dayton and Lake campuses
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
Kroger to sponsor food drive for Raider Food Pantry at Jan. 28 basketball game
Fans who contribute a nonperishable food item will receive a voucher for one free ticket to the next Wright State home basketball game on Feb. 8. Continue reading
Powerful partnership
Wright State University receives a $3.6 million gift from Reynolds and Reynolds to create an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans and new scholarships for business students
The Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Wright State will support the success of military veterans who are aspiring entrepreneurs. Continue reading
Wright Day to Give scheduled for Oct. 6
Donors can make online gifts during the university’s sixth annual giving day
Since its inception, more than 3,300 donors have contributed over $612,000 to student scholarships and programs on the Wright Day to Give. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
