Business

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 →

Student-run ReyRey Café celebrates decade of entrepreneurship at Wright State

Posted on January 28, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University celebrated the 10th anniversary of the student-run ReyRey Café and the official opening of its new location in Dunbar Library. Continue reading →

Wright State celebrates more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025 commencement

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Kris Sproles

More than 1,000 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work during Wright State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Continue reading →

2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading →

More than 1,000 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will hold its fall graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business ranked among the best for entrepreneurs by Princeton Review

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business is the only university in Ohio named to the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2026. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business to launch Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Gift from the Sandler family will help Wright State support aspiring entrepreneurs

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Kim Patton

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 →

Wright State, Intel partner to integrate AI across Raj Soin College of Business curriculum

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business has partnered with Intel Corporation to integrate artificial intelligence education into its curriculum, preparing students with skills for a technology-driven workforce. Continue reading →

Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Dennis Bova

Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading →

Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities

Platform gives students and employees access to professional certificates from Google, Meta, IBM and other industry leaders

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Through a new partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, Wright State students can explore career paths, develop high-demand skills and earn micro-credentials and professional certificates that prove job readiness to employers. Continue reading →