Wright State Headlines
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Aug 26
Wright State’s Division of Campus Safety earns Ohio law enforcement accreditation
Wright State’s accreditation serves as an important milestone in ensuring a safe and supportive experience for the campus community. Continue reading
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Aug 25
Futbol is life
Eight former players from Wright State University’s original men’s soccer team visited Alumni Field on Aug. 14 to reminisce about the game they love and connect with current players and coaches. Continue reading
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Aug 24
Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning
The Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures hosted educators from 26 schools in the region during the institute’s first focus on documentary filmmaking. Continue reading
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Aug 21
Summer of discovery
From investigating invasive species to determining what temperature light makes someone perform at their best, students in the College of Science and Math shared their findings at summer conferences. Continue reading
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Aug 20
More than 2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed more than 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2026 Fall Semester. Continue reading
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Engineering & Computer Science
Wright State graduate student Kara Combs receives top national award from Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
Kara Combs received the James W. Barany Student Award for Excellence for bringing distinction to industrial engineering at Wright State. Continue reading
Making a splash
Wright State students win awards at national solar powered boat competition
Wright State mechanical and materials engineering students received the Best Rookie team award at the 27th annual Solar Splash competition. Continue reading
Lake Campus to expand advanced manufacturing training programs with new Workforce Development Center
Lake Campus will expand its advanced manufacturing and robotics programs and offer more credentials, certificates and apprenticeship opportunities through the Workforce Development Center. Continue reading
Wright State business students capture IT award using data analytics to predict pet adoption
The student applied their analytical skills to create a solution for a Kaggle Data Analytics Challenge Competition. Continue reading
Skies the limit
Wright State engineering students helped Valley View Junior High students sail a high-altitude balloon 19 miles above the Earth’s surface. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Dave Deptula ’80 will serve as chair of the foundation's board
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1. Continue reading
Liquid asset
Wright State alumni turn their dream into reality with a craft brewery in Xenia
Operated by three Wright State alumni and a current student, Devil Wind Brewing is a tribute to the residents of Xenia. Continue reading
Materializing at the top
Wright State engineering alumna Katherine ‘Katy’ Hitchcock supports the Joint Chiefs in Pentagon internship
Katherine “Katy” Hitchcock, a Wright State materials science and engineering graduate, advises the Joint Chiefs about new research in science and technology. Continue reading
Cyber force
2021 Wright State cybersecurity grad Michelle Massa launches her career with Speedway
Michelle Massa, who graduated from Wright State on May 1, was one of the first students to enroll in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity Program. Continue reading
Nearly 70 students take part in engineering, computing induction ceremony
Students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science joined the Order of the Engineer and the Pledge of the Computing Professional. Continue reading
