Around Campus

More than 1,700 graduate at Fall Commencement

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins challenged graduates at the 2013 Fall Commencement to prove themselves “mentally strong” in the future. “We want to prepare you to have not only the intellectual capabilities but the mental strength to deal … Continue reading

Rinzler Student Sports Complex honored by architecture magazine

Wright State University’s Rinzler Student Sports Complex received top honors in an annual publication citing the best of architectural design on school and college campuses. Continue reading

Congressman Mike Turner tours Calamityville

Congressman Mike Turner got an up-close look at Wright State University’s National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville, a 52-acre austere training environment. Continue reading

Students beat dog days of finals week with a little help from furry friends

As Wright State’s fall semester draws to a close, only one thing separates students from their holiday break: the dreaded finals week. For many, the next few days will be spent frantically studying and memorizing notes for upcoming exams. Continue reading

Over 1,700 students to graduate at Fall Commencement

Wright State graduates will celebrate their accomplishments, and those of a university that prides itself on extending the ladder of educational opportunity, during the 2013 Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Nutter Center. Continue reading

Student helps establish special needs flag corps

Morgan Ruppert had devoted a few minutes to unsuccessfully attempting to inflate a round blue pool float when she realized a small hole in the ring had been negating her efforts. Continue reading

2013 Christmas for Kids toy drive kicks off

Part of the series: A Season of Giving

Photo of toy donations for the Christmas for Kids toy drive at Wright State.

Festive, colorfully wrapped barrels are popping up around the Dayton campus as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive. Continue reading

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins to chair United Rehabilitation Services Annual Telethon

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins and his wife, Angelia, are chairing the 35th Annual United Rehabilitation Services (URS) Telethon… Continue reading

Student on the Scene—Giving Tuesday

Graphic logo for the Wright State Newsroom series Student on the Scene

Wright State hosted Giving Tuesday and kicked off the Fund4WrightState campaign to raise enough money to fund full tuition for four students. Continue reading

Wright State international student enjoys sharing native cuisine

Excerpt Thanks to Wright State University’s LEAP program, students from throughout the world are sharing their cultures — and their cuisine — with others in the Miami Valley. LEAP stands for Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes. One of … Continue reading