Wright State Headlines
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Feb 20
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
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Feb 18
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Athletics
Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come
Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
Wright State President Sue Edwards currently serves as chair of the Horizon League Board of Directors
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus
Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading
Bags, boards and bonding
Cornhole becomes fastest-growing club activity at Wright State
The Wright State Cornhole Club has quickly grown into a popular student activity, drawing more than 20 members and preparing both recreational and competitive players for upcoming tournaments. Continue reading
2025 Spirit of Wright State University
Alex Sogard, head baseball coachPart of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence
Head Baseball Coach Alex Sogard has built a program that not only wins championships but also exemplifies sportsmanship, academic excellence and character. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
Brewing success: Wright State Athletics breaks barriers and builds a lasting legacy
The 2024-25 academic year was a busy one for Wright State Athletics, both on the fields of competition for current Raiders as well as alumni continuing to do great things. Continue reading
Wright State right down first-generation student’s alley
Paige Patterson, a first-generation college student and standout on Wright State’s Division I bowling team, has embraced campus life, excelled academically and athletically, and aims for a career in sports marketing after graduation. Continue reading
Over 1,400 families received food assistance at Wright State’s Nutter Center
More than 1,400 households received food assistance at Wright State University’s Nutter Center during a mass distribution organized by The Foodbank. Continue reading
