Around Campus

Senator Sherrod Brown visits Wright State, argues against scheduled student debt interest rate hike

Photo of U.S. Senator from Ohio Sherrod Brown at Wright State University.

Roughly 10,000 students at Wright State University depend on subsidized Stafford loans to go to college. Soon after graduation, they all know they’ll have to pay it back with 3.4% interest. But this summer, that rate could double. Continue reading

Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” star to visit Wright State

Photo of the four stars of the Sundance Channel's new docu-series, Push Girls.

The show premieres in June, but the Wright State University community will get to see an advance screening of the show Monday, May 7… Continue reading

Gabrielle Giffords’ rescuer speaks at Wright State

Photo of Paul Hernandez.

President Obama called Daniel Hernandez a hero for his actions following the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Continue reading

The Gentle Way, the Wright Way: national judo tournament coming to the Nutter Center

Photo of two people preparing to fight in a judo tournament.

A Russian competitor meets his English rival on the floor. A French referee gives the signal and the match begins. The remarkable thing? All three of them are speaking in Japanese. Continue reading

Raiders walk for healthier babies

Wright State students, faculty, staff support March of Dimes
Photo of Wright students, faculty and staff at the 2012 Miami Valley March For Babies.

The March of Dimes’ annual Miami Valley March for Babies fundraising campaign finished with a flourish last week, thanks in part to efforts by Wright State students, faculty and staff.

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Raider pup!

Wright State Service Dog program growing with puppy-fueled exuberance

Aerosmith has arrived on campus. So have Etta, Draconis and Chevy too. Continue reading

Wright State community enjoys first April Craze

Photo of Wright State football players and cheerleaders hamming it up at April Craze.

Replacing May Daze due to the transition from quarters to semesters, April Craze continues the tradition… Continue reading

Earth Day at Wright State photo gallery

Whether you took a walk in the Wright State Woods, pitched in during the Army ROTC Campus cleanup or did something green on your own… Continue reading

Wright State’s president “jailed,” “bailed” for charity

Hopkins trades pinstripes for prison stripes to support March for Babies
Photo of President Hopkins in fake prison garb for a March of Dimes fundraiser

Wright State President David Hopkins briefly traded pinstripes for prison stripes on Friday, April 27—all in the name of healthier babies. Continue reading

Photo contest captures outdoor beauty of Wright State

Whether it’s a dramatic picture of some sudden spring weather rolling in, or the serene beauty of colorful flowers in bloom… Continue reading