Wright State Headlines
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Mar 7
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification
Wright State is committed to advancing impactful research and supporting doctoral education that enhances health care outcomes, promotes public well-being and enriches student learning experiences. Continue reading
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Mar 6
Calorie competition
Starting March 3, Wright State University students, employees and partners kicked off the annual Spring Food Drive competition to support the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
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Mar 4
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.5 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late Mary L. Marshall Sidorsky, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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Feb 27
Pancakes for patients
Wright State Miracle Makers held a fundraiser to promote Raiderthon and raise funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
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Feb 26
Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State School of Nursing celebrates Cameos of Caring recipient from Dayton Children’s Hospital
The Cameos of Caring celebrate exceptional nurses and raise funds for nursing scholarships at Wright State. Continue reading
Computer science grad Medha Karri applauds Wright Venture competition, urges widespread participation
Medha Karri created an app that enabled small businesses to do their administrative work and more accurately for Wright Venture. Continue reading
Wright State computer science student Alena McCain wins $10,000 in Ohio Vax-2-School lottery
Alena McCain got vaccinated because she wanted to get back to participating in clubs and other activities. Continue reading
Kurt Holden named Wright State’s director of public safety
Kurt Holden, a two-time Wright State graduate, rose up the ranks in the university police force during this 13-year career. Continue reading
Christmas for Kids
Wright State Educators Rising members are collecting new toys for the organization For Love of Children. Continue reading
Wright State professor Ulas Sunar wins prestigious NIH Brain Initiative research grant
Ulas Sunar, an Ohio Research Scholar and Endowed Chair in Medical Imaging, received an $811,410 federal grant to develop a novel neuromonitoring approach for monitoring patients with acute brain injuries. Continue reading
Material witness
Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship
Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State’s mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship. Continue reading
Wright State researchers publish study identifying key mediator of neuronal disruption in neurological disease
The researchers identified a molecule that disrupts neurons from the brain, a finding that could broaden the understanding of neurological complications in diseases. Continue reading
Wright State’s accounting degree program ranked among best in nation
The accountancy degree program, offered by the Raj Soin College of Business, was recognized for its academic program and affordability. Continue reading
Caring crafters
Wright State students, faculty and staff made “Cards for Kids” for patients at Dayton Children’s Hospital Continue reading
