Business

Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy

Jahi McDonald is giving student-athletes a voice in the evolving landscape of NCAA athletics
Posted on May 1, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

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 →

More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses

984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Posted on April 30, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading →

Local Vibes wins Wright State entrepreneurial competition

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Kris Sproles

A QR-based platform that helps students discover trending spots, real-time deals and social connections near campus earned the top prize at Wright State University’s annual Wright Venture competition. Continue reading →

Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition 

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business.  Continue reading →

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings

Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally
Posted on April 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. 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 →

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 standing in front of ReyRey Café.

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 →