Wright State Headlines
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State University announces sold out game for Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
The Nov. 2 game will feature the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons and also serve as the home opener for the defending Horizon League champions. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wright State’s Family Weekend brings Raider families together
Wright State University welcomed students and their families to campus Oct. 9–11 for Family Weekend. Continue reading
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Oct 21
International scholars
From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading
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Oct 19
A fresh start leads to finding his people
After transferring to Wright State, biological sciences major Landon Perry found his community, excelled academically and became a peer mentor helping other students succeed. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success
Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness
The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
Words of appreciation
Joe Letterhos ’97 expresses gratitude for his Wright State education
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers
High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. 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
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
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
From rural high schools to college classrooms, students will build AI skills for the workforce and teachers will gain the training to take them there
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. 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
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
Turning injury into impact
Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
Building belonging
Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive
Tonya Mathis, who earned degrees in rehabilitation services and education from Wright State, credits the university with helping her find her voice and define her purpose. Continue reading
