Wright State Headlines
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Jun 5
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
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Jun 5
Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center
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
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Jun 4
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
Rachel Sturm, associate dean and professor of management in the Raj Soin College of Business, has built a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher and leader. Continue reading
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Jun 1
Holding herself to high standards
Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading
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May 27
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
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Wright Day to Give shatters fundraising records
Annual giving day raises more than $205,000 to help Wright State students
25% of the gifts on the Wright Day to Give were directed to student emergency funds within the colleges, the Deedrick Student Support Fund or the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
Call to action
Wright State students and alumni support scholarships to promote equity and inclusion
Wright State’s George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and Retain the 9 Scholarship help support students from underrepresented populations. Continue reading
A champion for students
Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, leads the charge in focusing on student success
For President Sue Edwards, turning around Wright State ties back to three pressing priorities: recruitment, retention and relationships. Continue reading
Helping hands
Scholarships and programs help former foster youth thrive at Wright State
D’Layne Wilens, an Independent Scholars Network student at Wright State, received support from the Rise. Shine. Scholarship fund. Continue reading
Paying tribute
Marc Porter ’77, ’80 creates a scholarship to honor the late Wright State professor Gordon Skinner
The Gordon B. Skinner Scholarship Fund will support the full cost of tuition for a student enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics and majoring in chemistry. Continue reading
Opportunity knocks
Area companies continue to hire Wright State students and recent graduates for internships and full-time jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Students and alumni are encouraged to utilize Wright State Career Services and the many important tools they provide to assist with job searching. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
12 projects selected for the second year of Students First funding
The 12 projects selected for funding will have far-reaching impacts on both the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
Wright State Student Emergency Relief Campaign raises $67,287
Crowdfunding campaign helps students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
The Student Emergency Relief Campaign generated gifts from 529 Wright State University alumni, faculty, staff and community partners. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading
Foundation for success
From stand-up comedy to the automotive world, Chris Wagel ’02 credits Wright State with helping him thrive
Chris Wagel never envisioned a successful career in automotive sales. As a Wright State student, he steered clear of anything related to the world of business. Continue reading
