Around Campus

Rockafield of ages: Alumni Association moves into former presidential house

Photo of Wright State's Rockafield Alumni Center, formerly Rockafield House

For the first time in 43 years, Rockafield House will no longer serve as a potential home for Wright State’s president. Continue reading

Dog park decorated in memory of student

Photo of Samantha Laux

Wright State University’s dog park, believed to be the only college park built specifically for service dogs, has been decorated in memory of Samantha Laux, who died this week. Continue reading

Summer of fun: Wright State pre-college camps

Photo of several pre-college students showing off their creations from their Sewing Creations class.

The Office of Pre-College Programs offers a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–9 students “camping” at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading

Wright State takes top honors in March of Dimes awards

Photo of March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby, her family, Wright State representatives, and Executive Director of the March of Dimes Dayton office Jacalyn Allen (right of Marri).

The March of Dimes’ 2012 Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign exceeded its goal this year with help from Wright State University. Continue reading

Rinzler Student Sports Complex dedicated, field named after former Wright State president

Photo of Allan and Brenda Rinzler

About two hundred people including donor and namesake Allan Rinzler, Wright State President David R. Hopkins… Continue reading

Wright State names new med school dean

Photo of Marjorie Bowman, M.D., M.P.A.,new dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Marjorie Bowman, M.D., M.P.A., professor and founding chair of the… Continue reading

Wright State community remembers Betty Yung

Photo of Wright State professor Betty Yung

Professor Betty Yung, 67, of Kettering, passed away on Thursday, June 14. Continue reading

Fire-flinging Raiders light up the region

Photo of Wright State recent graduate Lara Donnelly fire dancing.

By the time they’re in college, most people know not to play with fire. Continue reading

Raider Recon—Commencement

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, takes us behind the scenes at Wright State’s largest Commencement ceremony ever. Continue reading

Wright State trustees approve new budget

By a unanimous vote, the trustees on June 8 passed a resolution approving an annual operating budget of $301 million and a 3.5 percent tuition increase. Continue reading