Wright State Headlines
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree
Wright State University’s School of Nursing has reinforced its reputation as a premier nursing education destination by securing renewed — and in one case, new — accreditations across its comprehensive program offerings. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience
Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for student experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Oct 20
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business to launch Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business will launch the Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, made possible by a gift from the Sandler family to support student entrepreneurs and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Working groups develop project proposals at Aug. 3 mini-summit
The 15 strategic initiative working groups will present their final projects proposals during the sixth and final mini-summit on Aug. 31. Continue reading
Wright State realigns six university centers under President’s Office
The Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center; Office of Latinx, Asian and Native American Affairs; Women’s Center; Office of LGBTQA Affairs; Office of Disability Services; and the Veteran and Military Center will report to the chief diversity officer. Continue reading
Chance encounter
Wright State’s Joyce Howes donates a kidney to Phil Combs, a former colleague she never knew
Joyce Howes donated her kidney to Phil Combs after he sent an email to his colleagues asking for help. Continue reading
Prairie premiere
Restored prairie at Wright State serves as wildlife magnet, research lab and scenic wonder
Students and faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences turned land off University Drive between the Nutter Center parking and Mini University into a prairie. Continue reading
Wright State adjusts medical, prescription coverage plan for many employees to deal with rising health care costs
As the cost of medical care and prescription drugs continues to increase, Wright State University and its employees are paying more to keep up with the increases. Continue reading
Development of potential projects continues at strategic planning mini-summit on Aug. 3
The mini-summit will provide participants an important opportunity to influence specific projects that the university may pursue over the next seven years. Continue reading
Jake Slemker promoted to head soccer coach at Wright State
Jake Slemker played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006 and has served on the soccer team’s staff for the last eight years. Continue reading
Wright State communications staff, photographers honored in Ohio media contest
Wright State communications staff and photographers were honored for the third consecutive year in Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Continue reading
Idea marketplace explores bold ideas to shape Wright State’s future
During the idea marketplace, the strategic initiative working groups used large colorful displays to present the project ideas they want to include in the strategic plan. Continue reading
Checking in
Wright State’s Stuart McDowell pays a visit to Tom Hanks, reminisces about 2016 campus visit
Stuart McDowell, artistic director of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Tom Hanks for his book on the Riverside Shakespeare Company. Continue reading
