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
Doctor dreams
Graduate student Dubem Obianagha came to Wright State from the African nation of Nigeria to pursue a dream of becoming a doctor. Continue reading
Princeton Review says Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business among the nation’s best
The Princeton Review cited the Raj Soin College of Business’ strong academics and ability to meet the needs of working students. Continue reading
Wright State biomedical researchers selected to present invention at prestigious statewide forum
Wright State researchers will seek funding and feedback for their revolutionary medical device that could eliminate the need for radiation-emitting X-rays in certain procedures. Continue reading
American West provides inspiration for Wright State grad’s novel
Wright State graduate Ryan Ireland’s latest novel is based on real-life events highlighting Stockholm syndrome, institutionalized power and the fading history of the American West. Continue reading
Wright State’s first president Brage Golding dies
Known as an innovator with an entrepreneurial spirit, Brage Golding served as Wright State’s president from 1966 to 1972. Continue reading
Steller performance
Wright State graduate student Lindsey Steller wears many hats
Lindsey Steller, a grad student in the student affairs in higher education program, works in the Student Activities office, is president of a grad student organization and is adviser for the Black Student Union and Raiderthon. Continue reading
Wright State’s Raider Guardian app a handy tool for staying safe on campus
Students, faculty and staff at Wright State’s Dayton Campus are able to call university police at the touch of a button. Continue reading
Tip of the hat
Wright State’s Nathan Balasubramanian takes student service to a lofty level
Nathan Balasubramanian is involved in numerous campus activities, including the Student Government Association, while working toward two graduate degrees. Continue reading
Higher Learning Commission reaffirms Wright State’s accreditation
Established as an independent university in 1967, Wright State received its initial accreditation in 1968 and has been continuously accredited since that time. Continue reading
Wright State alum Emmanuel Urquieta part of NASA crew simulating stresses of deep space exploration
Emmanuel Urquieta, a 2015 aerospace medicine graduate, will spend the next month in a simulated spacecraft at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Continue reading
