Wright State Headlines
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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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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Graduate
More than 1,200 to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement
Wright State’s winter commencement ceremony takes place Saturday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State engineering students help make ceremonial switch for Dayton’s holiday tree
Three Wright State University electrical engineering students worked with DP&L to create a light switch for the Grande Illumination Ceremony on Courthouse Square in Dayton. Continue reading
Designer genes
Wright State biomedical engineering students get chance to examine reconstruction of fateful TWA Flight 800
Graduate students in Wright State’s biomedical engineering program met with federal regulators and investigators to learn how the government analyzes equipment failures and works to design systems that don’t fail. Continue reading
Legal laureate
Military duty, law career highlight journey of Wright State alum Garrett Gall '73
Military duty during Vietnam and a long law career highlight the journey of Wright State alumnus Garrett Gall ’73. Continue reading
Professional psychology students win state funding to continue community programs on postpartum depression
School of Professional Psychology students receive additional state grant to offer screenings and organize community programs on postpartum depression among African-American women. Continue reading
Literature, lectures, culture, performances and food to highlight International Education Week at Wright State
International Education Week promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attracts future leaders from abroad to exchange experiences in the United States. Continue reading
Wright State playing major role in commemorating 20th anniversary of Dayton Peace Accords
Wright State experts also served as a major resource for a renowned Bosnian journalist seeking to unlock the historical significance and future of the Dayton Peace Accords. Continue reading
Technology for technology-induced disease
Wright State researchers using computer analysis as weapon against harassment
Researchers at Wright State’s Kno.e.sis center are developing computer technology to analyze social media posts in an effort to identify and reduce cyberbullying. Continue reading
Potluck no more: Raidersgiving expected to draw largest crowd, needs your support
It may have started small, but now it’s gotten big and Raidersgiving needs your help. Continue reading
Students express creativity at event recognizing Mental Health Awareness Week
Students and community members expressed themselves on canvas during a Paint Your Personality event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week. Continue reading
