Wright State Headlines
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Oct 14
Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus
Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading
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Oct 13
Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history
Housed in the largest archival collection of Wright family material in the world, the preserved items will continue to serve as a resource for generations to come. Continue reading
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Oct 12
Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus
Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Dream, innovate and soar
Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Make the argument that changes you
Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned awards for 46 consecutive years while helping students build confidence, communication skills and lasting friendships. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Community driven
For Josh Stucky ’89, community is at the heart of everything
Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
The musical was written by an alum, performed by the students who inspired it
Go inside “Only in New York,” the musical a Wright State alum created for Wright State students. Continue reading
Designing dreams
Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career
Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success
Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness
The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
A passion for storytelling
From Wright State to WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 teaches people how to share their stories
From helping create the first designated podcasting space on a college campus to a career at WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 has always given people opportunities to connect with one another. Continue reading
SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence
Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading
Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition
The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
For the record
Archivist Jennifer Haney Conover ’08 honored as Wright State's 2026 School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
