Academics

Former Wright State instructor David Kender among surviving raiders of Son Tay prisoner-of-war rescue attempt in Vietnam 50 years ago

The most daring prisoner-of-war rescue attempt of the Vietnam War era included David Kender, a retired Wright State engineering instructor. Continue reading →

Wright State ranked among nation’s best for its MBA in international business

The Raj Soin College of Business is ranked among the nation’s best schools for its MBA in international business by Great Business Schools. Continue reading →

Two alumni appointed national trustees for Wright State

Ricky Peters ’84 received a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering, and Brittney C. Whiteside ’07, ’12 received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling. Continue reading →

Triple play

2020 Wright State graduate Christensen Oninku sets his career sights on politics, film and fashion

Communication alumnus Christensen Oninku works for a law firm, is writing two screenplays and is designing a fashion collection. Continue reading →

College of Nursing and Health ranked No. 3 in Ohio among accredited nursing schools

Wright State’s nursing program was recognized for its well-rounded nursing education in which classroom lessons are reinforced by labs and other experiential learning opportunities. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine grad is physician, teacher and entrepreneur

Adrian Baudy IV, a 2009 Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate, manages many roles. Continue reading →

Giving back

Childhood brush with cancer pushes Maria Donovan toward her nursing degree at Wright State

After she receives her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wright State, Maria Donovan plans to work as a pediatric hematology and oncology nurse. Continue reading →

In virtual commencement ceremony, President Edwards praises graduates for their resiliency

“To earn a college degree is a monumental achievement in its own right, but to complete it during a global pandemic is nothing short of heroic,” Edwards told graduates. “You are inspirational.” Continue reading →

Raj Soin College of Business launches Degree Completion Program

The Business Degree Completion Program is aimed at people between the ages of 25 and 45 who have completed at least 60 semester credit hours and want to return to college to complete their bachelor’s degree in business. Continue reading →

Runkle Woods Symposium a virtual treasure chest of research and information about Wright State’s forest

The Runkle Woods Symposium is an opportunity to explore the Wright State woods with research from the Colleges of Science and Mathematics and Liberal Arts. Continue reading →