Undergraduate

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

Wright State student Chloe Detty appointed by governor to serve as student trustee

Chloe Detty will serve on the Wright State Board of Trustees representing the student voice and gaining valuable experience in university governance

Chloe Detty, a management major and campus leader, has been appointed to a two-year term as a student trustee on the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading

Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center

Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty

Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading

Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos

View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading

More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses

984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled

Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading

First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony

With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading

Forecasting a future

Ian Bates enrolls at Wright State and begins his pursuit of a career in meteorology by meeting the WHIO weather team during his first semester
Ian Bates talks to reporters inside the WHIO weather studio.

Wright State student Ian Bates turned an unexpected opportunity into early hands-on experience in meteorology, including a first-semester job shadow with WHIO-TV. Continue reading

Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up

Alex Gutman ’07, ’09 honored as 2026 College of Science and Mathematics Outstanding Alumnus

Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading

From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration

Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading

A lifetime of curiosity

Jackie Janning-Lask ’88, ’94 honored as 2026 College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Alumna

A childhood filled with curiosity and invention inspired Wright State alum Jackie Janning-Lask to pursue a career focused on engineering, leadership and public service. Continue reading