Wright State Headlines
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Oct 29
Premier Health makes history as exclusive jersey patch sponsor of Wright State Athletics, marking new era in growing partnership
The new uniform design will feature the Premier Health logo for every Wright State athletics team, highlighting a longstanding relationship between the university and the Dayton region’s academic health system. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
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Oct 27
Wright State brings community partners together for Campus Safety Day
Wright State’s campus came alive with flashing lights, emergency vehicles and interactive activities as students, faculty and staff gathered for the university’s second Campus Safety Day. Continue reading
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Oct 26
Wright State Dean Timothy Bunning inducted into National Academy of Engineering
Timothy Bunning, interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for pioneering research that uses liquid crystal materials to control light for commercial and defense applications. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Finding the Wright Path
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Business is hopping
Wright State alum Janice Hester '77 turned ceramic frogs into artistic career
Wright State alumna Janice Hester ran a successful business making popular, grinning, bug-eyed ceramic frogs. Continue reading
Growing concern
Wright State volunteers help sprout The Urban Renewal Farm in East Dayton
Volunteers turned a vacant factory in a struggling East Dayton neighborhood into a green urban community garden. Continue reading
Turning a setback into a comeback
Pitcher Katie Neary overcame a severe injury that left her unable to walk to join the Wright State softball team. Continue reading
Tom Hanks will have a long-lasting impact on Motion Pictures program
Tom Hanks visited Wright State to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, saying he hopes the center inspires students to do the hard work necessary to launch film careers. Continue reading
Spring 2016 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony April 30 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State President Hopkins urges graduates to serve others
“If you serve others before yourself, there is no limit to what you can do,” Wright State President David R. Hopkins told the class of 2016 during the commencement ceremony April 30. Continue reading
Hanks for the memories
Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University
An in-depth review of Tom Hanks’s whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University. Continue reading
Local groups united to impress Tom Hanks with Dayton’s history
Excerpt Tom Hanks’ itinerary here earlier this week was extensive, and spotlighted the collaboration of local people and groups working to elevate the profile of Dayton and its historical significance. Besides attending the dedication of Wright State University’s brand new … Continue reading
Model UN: ‘A tradition of excellence’
For 37 consecutive years, Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the national conference in New York City. Continue reading
Fast break
Wright State alum Morgan O'Brien '07 lands NBA fellowship as rising star at State Department
Morgan O’Brien, a 2007 Wright State graduate and foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, lands a fellowship with the NBA. Continue reading
