Wright State Headlines
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Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Author of historical novel about Katharine Wright to give talk at Wright State on April 14
Tracey Enerson Wood will give a talk about her historical novel “Katharine, the Wright Sister” on Monday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in Wright State’s Student Union Apollo Room. Continue reading
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Apr 7
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the transformative power of art
The 26th annual ArtsGala was a night of “overflowing talent, overflowing brilliance, overflowing amazing artistic achievement” by Wright State’s fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Apr 4
Wright State media highlights, March 30–April 4
Wright State faculty member Karen Wonders, student-athletes, business alum Ashley Pleiman and our spelling bee champ were featured on Living Dayton, WDTN 2 News, WCPO’s Cincy Lifestyle and Good Day Dayton this week. Continue reading
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Kinesiology & Health Sciences
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
Education grant connects Wright State students with Dayton Regional STEM School for instructional education partnership
Wright State elementary education students collaborate with Dayton Regional STEM School 10th graders to design science and health lessons to use in the classroom Continue reading
Active learning
Wright State’s Raider Active courses help students gain confidence and learn activities to last a lifetime
Wright State University students can register for self-defense, Tai Chi, basketball, soccer, weight training, yoga and karate and receive credits toward graduation. Continue reading
Wright State graduates and faculty well represented at Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Awards ceremony
Wright State University graduates and faculty recently swept the major categories in this year’s Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Awards ceremony. Continue reading
Wright State introduces seven new or restructured undergraduate degrees
Students can now prepare for careers in engineering technology, environmental studies, health sciences, exercise science and agriculture through seven new or restructured degrees offered at Wright State. Continue reading
Switch hitter
From sports medicine to fire and rescue, Wright State student’s career path changed for the better
Ryan Clark was inspired to pursue a career in emergency medical services after connecting with the Fairborn Fire Department during a course at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State honors outstanding faculty at inaugural research awards event
Wright State faculty were honored with the Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activities Awards and the Public Impact Recognition Awards. Continue reading
Path to Health Professions Day to introduce students to health care careers
Premier Health executive, Miami Valley Hospital chief medical officer and Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine alum to give keynote address
High school and college students can explore health care programs and careers on President’s Day during Wright State’s annual Path to Health Professions Day. Continue reading
Building community
Wright State staff member Callista Hess was recognized for her lifelong philanthropy work
Wright State staff member Calista Hess received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton. Continue reading
Modifying movements
Wright State students provide a fun and adaptive exercise program for Greene County individuals with disabilities
An Adaptive Physical Education and Recreation course is being offered to Wright State students majoring in sports science and health and physical education. Continue reading
