Around Campus

Move-in Day set for August 23

Photo of a volunteer and two parents on a golf cart during move-in day.

On Thursday, Aug. 23, about 1,300 new Wright State University students will move into their quarters on campus. Continue reading

Stein Galleries to feature work by Texas artist James Sullivan

Photo of a sculpture of a person lying down

Sullivan’s intensely alluring works reflect the solitude of the human condition. Continue reading

Music and Medicine Symposium to focus on professionalism

While most consider music an art and medicine a science, the two actually have much in common. Continue reading

President Hopkins: Wright State will be “relentless” in building an entrepreneurial university

Photo of Wright State President David R. Hopkins at the sixth annual Regional Summit

During a gathering of the region’s top business leaders, Wright State President David R. Hopkins announced that the school plans to transform itself into an entrepreneurial university and will be relentless in doing so. Continue reading

Pre-college camps winding down, campers still wound up, learning

Photo of Matthew Gregson at work in the Creative Sewing class.

The Office of Pre-College Programs offered a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–12 students “camping” at Wright State University this summer. Continue reading

Leadership gained, fears lost for Wright State ROTC cadets

Photo of Derek Oda being instructed by a drill sergeant during his first day at the Leader’s Training Course.

On the front lines of battle, trying to steer a platoon of young soldiers on hazardous terrain while dodging whizzing bullets can create… Continue reading

Discovery campers visit the stars, sell lemonade, solve crimes

Photo of Alexandra Claflin in the Star Light Star Bright class.

The Office of Pre-College Programs offers a wide variety of week-long learning opportunities for K–12 students… Continue reading

We Serve U Organizes School Supply Drive

Photo of Wright State student Gabbi Whisler dropping off some donations.

In these tough economic times, many families find themselves struggling to provide their children with sufficient school supplies. Continue reading

Wright State Nutter Center: Economic engine, university ambassador

Photo of Rowdr Raider crowd surfing among basketball fans at a Raiders basketball game at the Wright State Nutter Center.

The Nutter Center is an economic engine for the region, putting money into the pockets of motels, shops and restaurants. Continue reading

No Shelf Required: Sue Polanka is Wright State’s globetrotter for eBook truth

Photo of Sue Polanka, head of reference and instruction for the Wright State Libraries

Nine days, six presentations, four cities, 20,000 miles and an airplane ride every day except one. Continue reading