Wright State Headlines
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Kathy Warden, manager of university space and special projects, is the behind-the-scenes force who ensures Wright State’s events and spaces run seamlessly. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 Outstanding Unit
With a collaborative, student-first focus, the College of Health, Education and Human Services Enrollment and Retention Team has reimagined how it engages with future students and supports them on the path to graduation. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance
Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading
A summer in Cooperstown
Alex Buchheit, a graduate public history student at Wright State, enjoyed a summer of a lifetime where baseball heroes are immortalized. Continue reading
Wright State’s nursing program rises in U.S. News rankings
Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.
Wright State’s undergraduate nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
Getting social
The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies welcomed new graduate students to Wright State University with an orientation session and social and networking event. Continue reading
Total student enrollment increases at Wright State University
For the first time since 2015, the number of students at Wright State University has increased, with a total of 11,036 students enrolled for Fall Semester. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus, entrepreneur makes strides in AI technology
Wright State computer science graduate Hany Elemary is developing a conversational AI initiative for the drive-through ordering system at Wendy’s restaurants. Continue reading
Wright State dedicates garden honoring veterans and military-connected students
Wright State University and its Veteran and Military Center dedicated the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden, an outdoor space that honors veterans, military-connected students and those who support them. Continue reading
Wright State Wind Symphony invited to perform at national college band conference
This is the first time a Wright State music ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. Continue reading
Wright State offering new microcredential engineering courses
Students and professional engineers can develop new skills to enhance user experiences and quality assurance through one-semester microcredential courses at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State named top college for 2024 by Wall Street Journal
Wright State University was named one of America’s Best College’s for 2024 by the Wall Street Journal and College Pulse. Continue reading
