Wright State Headlines
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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Aug 20
Wright State Magazine: 2025 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2025 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
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Aug 19
2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading
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Aug 19
From the Stacks: Reimagining the Libraries into a hub of student engagement
University Libraries’ staff introduced activities to help students foster a sense of belonging at Wright State. Continue reading
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Aug 18
Brewing success: Wright State Athletics breaks barriers and builds a lasting legacy
The 2024-25 academic year was a busy one for Wright State Athletics, both on the fields of competition for current Raiders as well as alumni continuing to do great things. Continue reading
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Graduate
Security blanket
Wright State grad Curtis Rowland working as chief scientist at National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Curtis Rowland, who has two engineering degrees from Wright State, is chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Continue reading
More than 1,100 to graduate at Fall Commencement
Ceremony takes place Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Center.
The Wright State University Nutter Center will be packed with a raucous crowd Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. And though thousands will cross the finish line, it will not be an athletic endeavor. Continue reading
Bird calling
Wright State grad Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library
Wright State history graduate Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. Continue reading
It’s time to prepare for winter weather at Wright State
Winter weather came early this year, and it’s here to stay whether we like it or not. The November blast of arctic temperatures and heavy snow gave us all a wake-up call. Continue reading
Family history
Paths converge for a father and son in Wright State’s Department of History
Father and son work together at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and in Wright State’s Public History program. Continue reading
Seeing double
Wright State graduate models India counseling center after the university’s Ellis Institute
Wright State graduate Anthony D’Souza models counseling center in his native India after the School of Professional Psychology’s Ellis Institute. Continue reading
Computational social scientist
Student researcher Hemant Purohit wins international honor for using social media technology innovation to help disaster relief
Hemant Purohit, a graduate researcher in the Center of Excellence in Knowledge-enabled Computing (Kno.e.sis), was honored for using social media to help disaster relief. Continue reading
Name change reflects excellence of Wright State’s music program
Wright State’s music program changes its name to the School of Music to reflect array of degrees and comprehensive music offering. Continue reading
Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days
Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading
Wright State University announces $150 million fundraising campaign featuring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks
Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University promises to expand scholarships, attract more top-flight faculty and support construction of state-of-the-art facilities. Continue reading
