Wright State Headlines
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Sep 22
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service
A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading
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Sep 21
Wright State University, Big Hoopla announce return of Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons
The game continues the vision launched in 2024 to bring together Wright State and the local military community and strengthen Wright State’s connection to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
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Sep 21
Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement
Nine faculty members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing sustained excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement. Continue reading
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Sep 18
Coming in to her own
2003 grad Kara Ayers reflects on how Wright State’s accessible campus, adapted sports and supportive community helped shape her journey as a Paralympic swimmer, researcher and advocate for people with disabilities. Continue reading
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Graduate
Studying business in Mexico
Raj Soin College of Business students learned about the Mexican economy and culture during a study abroad trip. Continue reading
Wright State chemistry researchers awarded $462,000 from NIH for cancer-fighting project
The award from the National Institutes of Health is designed in part to help expose undergraduate students to research. Continue reading
By the numbers
Wright State graduate students Fan Yang and Michele Miller win first place in prestigious Datathon competition
Two Wright State graduate students were honored for developing a model that could be used to help patients with sickle cell disease better manage their pain. Continue reading
Paddle boarding for a cause
Peter Savard, a doctoral nursing student, paddle boarded down the Susquehanna River to raise awareness for clean water for people in need. Continue reading
Fourth season of ‘Veterans Voices’ launches on WYSO
The new season of “Veterans Voices” on WYSO presents stories produced by and featuring Wright State University student veterans. Continue reading
Supporting democracy in coffee country
International observer of Colombian elections is the latest role for Wright State alumnus and Foreign Service Officer James Mosher
Two-time Wright State grad James Mosher has worked around the world as part of the U.S. Foreign Service. Continue reading
Graduate student appointed to state military education council
Erin Lunday, a veteran and doctoral student in the Organizational Studies Program, was appointed to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Continue reading
Wright State professor Sherry Farra selected for prestigious award from American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The award recognizes faculty members who systematically investigates questions related to student learning and the conditions under which it occurs to improve outcomes. Continue reading
Making a difference
Cynthia Jones ’05 will donate her home to fund scholarship for Wright State students
Cynthia Jones will create a scholarship for Wright State students with financial need who are either African American or have a disability. Continue reading
Psychological impact
Wright State’s Industrial Organizational Psychology Program riding wave of success
Graduates of Wright State’s Industrial Organizational Psychology Program have landed jobs everywhere from Amazon to Procter and Gamble to the NASA Johnson Space Center. Continue reading
