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
Puppy love
Wright State’s Regina Willen proves that petting is instrumental in reducing stress in shelter dogs
Wright State researchers find that petting for as little as 15 minutes a day is instrumental in reducing stress of dogs in animal shelters. Continue reading
Wright State professional psychology students to offer community programs on postpartum depression
School of Professional Psychology students receive state grant to offer screenings and organize community programs on postpartum depression among African-American women. Continue reading
Wright State University’s dazzling new Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building a research powerhouse
Wright State will celebrate the opening on the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building with a ceremony April 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. Continue reading
Bull’s-eye
Architectural features of new Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building hit the mark
Chilled ceiling beam, anti-vibration floor and a glass facade stripped with energy-saving fins are among the many architectural highlights of Wright State’s new Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building. Continue reading
They’ve got game
Wright State grad Tim Gebard produces “The Fall League” documentary film on senior slow-pitch softball
Tim Gebard, a 1991 Wright State graduate produces “The Fall League” documentary film on senior slow-pitch softball in Dayton. Continue reading
Power play
Wright State researchers testing propeller design that could boost wind power
Wright State researchers are testing a propeller blade that could revolutionize wind power by making turbines more powerful, efficient, quieter and less expensive. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus Jeffrey Cooper on a quest to improve the health of the region
Wright State graduate Jeffrey Cooper takes the reigns as the new health commissioner for Public Health – Dayton and Montgomery County. Continue reading
Collaboration in new NEC Building starts with star student researchers
Scheduled to open next month, the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building will help Wright State’s brightest student researchers work together to create innovations that improve people’s lives. Continue reading
Polar express
Wright State’s Alison Agather to measure mercury levels in Arctic Ocean as part of international expedition
Graduate environmental science student Alison Agather will measure mercury levels in the Arctic Ocean as part of an international expedition. Continue reading
Master of disaster
Wright State student Dan Baker manages emergency plans for Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
Wright State grad student Dan Baker manages emergency plans for the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department, coordinating response in a region that includes half a million people, Lake Erie and a nuclear power plant. Continue reading
