Academics

Walking through open doors

Annette Clayton ’86 honored with Wright State’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading →

Portrait of perseverance

Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Kim Patton

Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading →

Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers

$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business

Former Drexel University senior leader brings proven expertise connecting academia and industry

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

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 →

‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State

Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Kim Patton

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 →

Wright State joins selective U.S. Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise

Wright State students gain access to real-world space research and workforce pathways through U.S. Space Command

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University joins a select group of institutions nationwide in U.S. Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise, creating new opportunities for student involvement in space research and workforce development. Continue reading →

From barista to CEO

Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business. Continue reading →

Glowing grad

Wright State alum Erin Holland help preserve and promote advertising history

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Alumna Erin Holland is using her Wright State education to help share advertising history as director of education and engagement at the American Sign Museum. Continue reading →

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program named one of top online graduate programs by U.S. News

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s master’s degree in industrial and human factors engineering is ranked No. 2 in Ohio and No. 33 nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs rankings. Continue reading →