Athletics

Wright State awards free tuition to two students at volleyball match

The contest was a collaborative effort to increase student engagement and build excitement around the Fall Semester and Raider Athletics

Wright State Athletics, the Division of Student Affairs and President Sue Edwards teamed up to give away a year of free tuition to two students during the Wright State volleyball match against Santa Clara. Continue reading

Futbol is life

Wright State’s first men’s soccer players reunite with current players more than 50 years after taking the field together

Eight former players from Wright State University’s original men’s soccer team visited Alumni Field on Aug. 14 to reminisce about the game they love and connect with current players and coaches. Continue reading

Setting up the community

The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading

Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics

Brad Chandler brings innovative and forward-thinking Division I leadership to guide the future of Wright State Athletics

With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading

Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy

Jahi McDonald is giving student-athletes a voice in the evolving landscape of NCAA athletics

High jumper and marketing major Jahi McDonald represents Wright State, the Horizon League and Division I student-athletes on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Continue reading

Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership

More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading

Exceeding expectations

Young and driven, Wright State bowling builds toward a bigger run next season

The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading

Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight

Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region

Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading

Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading

Raiders will face Virginia in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Wright State men’s basketball team will play Virginia in the first round of NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, at 1:50 p.m. in Philadelphia. Continue reading