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Wright State celebrates research and AI technology with Wright Brothers Day

Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading →

Make the argument that changes you

Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned top awards at the National Model U.N. conference in New York for 46 years straight. But if you ask the students what they’ve won, they might tell you about the moment their voice stopped shaking.

Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned awards for 46 consecutive years while helping students build confidence, communication skills and lasting friendships. Continue reading →

Wright State trustees approve new academic programs, highlight student success and new research partnerships

Retention gains, research opportunities and Air Force partnership highlight Wright State trustees’ September meeting

Wright State trustees approved three new academic programs and received updates on student success, research opportunities and expanded partnerships with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Future Teachers Day inspires next generation of educators

The fifth annual event connected nearly 200 high school juniors and seniors with pathways to becoming teachers
Six students stand alongside Wright State's wolf mascot, holding a sign that says "Future Teachers Day."

The annual event brings high school students to campus to explore Wright State’s teacher education programs and connect with current students, staff and faculty. Continue reading →

Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party

The eighth annual event brings students, campus and community together
Three girls stand together wearing airbrushed cowboy hats that read "Lakers."

More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading →

Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University

The Boonshoft School of Medicine will host nearly 200 undergraduate students for a statewide event focused on preparing for medical school

Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading →

Preparing students for the workforce from day one

Through mentoring, hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, Wright State students graduate with the skills, experience and connections they need to succeed in the workforce
A woman in a lab coat looks into a microscope in a lab.

Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading →

10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Wright State’s annual giving day has raised more than $1.4 million to date for scholarships, programs and athletics

Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading →

Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees

New trustees bring decades of experience in education, healthcare, finance and accounting to the foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, adding leaders with strong ties to the university. Continue reading →

Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations

Boonshoft School of Medicine brings researchers and community partners together, giving the Dayton region the opportunity to help shape the future of statewide mental health research

The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading →