Wright State Headlines
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Dec 17
Top 10 Newsroom videos of 2025
The Wright State Newsroom was pumped up this year and met some amazing Raiders who were showing off their WOW factor in 2025. Continue reading
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Dec 16
Museum-quality replica of historic Hawthorn Hill donated to Wright State
Wright State University is now the permanent home of a large, handcrafted replica of Hawthorn Hill, the historic Dayton residence of Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Dec 16
Wright State celebrates more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025 commencement
More than 1,000 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work during Wright State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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Dec 15
2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients will be formally recognized at a special banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7. Continue reading
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Dec 11
Bags, boards and bonding
The Wright State Cornhole Club has quickly grown into a popular student activity, drawing more than 20 members and preparing both recreational and competitive players for upcoming tournaments. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Ann Weisgarber named Wright State Alumna of the Year
Ann Weisgarber, who graduated from Wright State in 1976, is the author of “The Personal History of Rachel DuPree” and “The Promise.” Continue reading
Theme and interest housing in demand by Wright State freshmen
Interest by freshmen in themed housing options motivated Residence Life and Housing to restructure and expand its themed housing communities. 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
College of Liberal Arts Dean Kristin Sobolik to receive Women of Distinction award
Dean Kristin Sobolik will be honored for her leadership in promoting and advocating for the advancement and recognition of women in science, technology, engineering, arts and math careers. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens season with premiere of ‘Restoration!’
Wright State University Theatre opens its 42nd season with the premiere of the romantic thriller “Restoration!” in the Festival Playhouse Sept. 22 to Oct. 2. Continue reading
Wright State opens season with ‘Restoration’
Excerpt The play’s the thing as Wright State University prepares to open its 42nd season with the 17th century romantic thriller “Restoration!” beginning Thursday, Sept. 22, inside the Festival Playhouse of the newly renovated Creative Arts Center. This quasi world … Continue reading
Election direction
Wright State students Courtney Resnicky and Brandon Teeple to blog for LexisNexis about Millennial views
Wright State students Courtney Resnicky and Brandon Teeple have received LexisNexis Election 2016 Scholarships. Continue reading
Wright State Shakespeare conference awarded the Ohio Humanities Educator Enrichment Grant
“Encountering Shakespeare” conference will feature scholarship on Shakespeare, literature and culture plenaries, teaching workshops and musical and dramatic performances. Continue reading
Wright State staff recognized for exceptional service to the university
The President’s Awards for Excellence annually recognize classified and unclassified staff for the vital role they play in the success of Wright State University. Continue reading
