Academics

‘Here’s your opportunity. Go take it.’

Internship helps Wright State student Nathan Fairweather see his impact — and his future in software engineering

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Computer science major Nathan Fairweather secured a rare first-year software engineering internship through Wright State’s Work Forward program, confirming his abilities and jump-starting his career. Continue reading →

New course gives Wright State students real-world experience in genetics research

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Kim Patton

Thanks to a gift from three-time Wright State University graduate Doug Hull, a new class offers students experiential learning opportunities in the fields of genetics and genomics. Continue reading →

Wright State medical students discover where next journey as future doctors will continue at 2026 Match Day celebration

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students learned where they will train as resident physicians, tearing open match envelopes at noon during the annual Match Day ceremony. Continue reading →

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading →

Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading →

Wright State alumnus securing the world’s inboxes

Friendships, mentorship and hands-on research at Wright State helped Medha Karri '21 build a global career in cybersecurity

Posted on March 18, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

As a graduate student at Wright State, Medha Karri developed technical expertise and the interpersonal skills that shape his career in cybersecurity. Continue reading →

Regional Workforce Summit at Wright State’s Lake Campus connects students, employers and community leaders

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Students, employers and community leaders gathered at the Lake Campus to discuss strengthening the regional workforce through collaboration and partnerships. Continue reading →

A foundation of support

At Wright State, Faminaz Karazha ’20 found the support that launched her career as a health care administrator

Posted on March 11, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

When Faminaz Karazha first arrived at Wright State University, she chose more than a college. She chose a community. Continue reading →

Wake-up call

Wright State senior Lily Kaval channels narcolepsy experience into nationally recognized research

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading →

Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading →