Wright State Headlines
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Aug 4
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
Go inside “Only in New York,” the musical a Wright State alum created for Wright State students. Continue reading
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Aug 4
Thirsting for life
Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading
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Aug 4
SMART paths forward
From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading
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Aug 3
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
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Aug 3
Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub
The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading
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Electrical Engineering
SMART paths forward
For these students, a SMART scholarship is more than funding — it’s a pathway to a new future
From robotics to wildfire prediction, Wright State’s SMART scholars are building high-impact careers in defense and research. Continue reading
The path to positive change
After careers in editing, restaurant management and the service industry, Audrey Coleman discovered an unexpected talent — and a future in electrical engineering
A career change led transfer student Audrey Coleman to Wright State, where she discovered a passion for electrical engineering and found the support to pursue her dream of improving the nation’s power grid. Continue reading
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Bunning brings a distinguished 35-year career of service at AFRL and WPAFB
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. 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
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
Wright State engineering and computer science students earn prestigious federal SMART Scholarships
Six Wright State engineering and computer science students received prestigious Department of Defense SMART (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation) Scholarships. Continue reading
Wright State’s undergrad computer science and engineering programs ranked among top in Ohio by U.S. News
Wright State University’s undergraduate computer science and engineering programs are ranked No. 3 among Ohio’s public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
Preparing the engineers and computer scientists of tomorrow
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is shaping innovators by boosting math skills, launching cutting-edge aerospace and engineering programs and driving engineering technology for the workforce of the future. Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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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
12 local students win full-tuition scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State University, a proud sponsor of the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students at the STEM Challenge event. Continue reading
