Wright State Headlines
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Oct 30
Hundreds turn out for Trunk-or-Treat at Wright State
Wright State University students, police officers and community organizations transformed a parking lot into a Halloween celebration, handing out candy to about 400 Mini University preschoolers and their parents during the university’s fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds to campus
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day on Oct. 24. Continue reading
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Oct 29
Premier Health makes history as exclusive jersey patch sponsor of Wright State Athletics, marking new era in growing partnership
The new uniform design will feature the Premier Health logo for every Wright State athletics team, highlighting a longstanding relationship between the university and the Dayton region’s academic health system. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
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Oct 27
Wright State brings community partners together for Campus Safety Day
Wright State’s campus came alive with flashing lights, emergency vehicles and interactive activities as students, faculty and staff gathered for the university’s second Campus Safety Day. Continue reading
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Undergraduate
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
The program will work with industry partners to develop relevant curriculum, better preparing students to address the ongoing shortage of cybersecurity professionals
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
Finding the Wright Path
Monica Sewell spent years believing a restaurant manager’s job was her career ceiling. Then she discovered the Wright Path Program and earned her degree.
After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading
International scholars
Three Wright State students receive the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for study abroad experiences
From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading
Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus
Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading
Make the argument that changes you
Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned top awards at the National Model U.N. conference in New York for 46 years straight. But if you ask the students what they’ve won, they might tell you about the moment their voice stopped shaking.
Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned awards for 46 consecutive years while helping students build confidence, communication skills and lasting friendships. Continue reading
Wright State’s Future Teachers Day inspires next generation of educators
The fifth annual event connected nearly 200 high school juniors and seniors with pathways to becoming teachers
The annual event brings high school students to campus to explore Wright State’s teacher education programs and connect with current students, staff and faculty. Continue reading
Preparing students for the workforce from day one
Through mentoring, hands-on experiences and industry partnerships, Wright State students graduate with the skills, experience and connections they need to succeed in the workforce
Whether it be meeting with career consultants, completing an internship or networking with industry leaders, Wright State students have opportunities to prepare for the workforce at every step of their academic journey. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees
New trustees bring decades of experience in education, healthcare, finance and accounting to the foundation’s Board of Trustees.
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, adding leaders with strong ties to the university. Continue reading
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
Performances take place on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Schuster Center
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
Overall enrollment is up 12% since 2022, with growth among first-time and transfer students this fall
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
