Wright State Headlines
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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Aug 20
Wright State Magazine: 2025 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2025 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
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Aug 19
2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading
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Aug 19
From the Stacks: Reimagining the Libraries into a hub of student engagement
University Libraries’ staff introduced activities to help students foster a sense of belonging at Wright State. Continue reading
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Alumni
Knowledge building
Wright State computer scientist Cogan Shimizu has a key role in designing a federally funded Open Knowledge Network
Cogan Shimizu, assistant professor of computer science at Wright State, will play a key role in providing access to a new network of data designed to help solve a broad set of societal and economic challenges. Continue reading
More than 900 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold commencement ceremonies in the Nutter Center on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. for graduate students and Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. for undergraduate students. Continue reading
Building community
Wright State staff member Callista Hess was recognized for her lifelong philanthropy work
Wright State staff member Calista Hess received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton. Continue reading
A walk to remember
Wright State graduate student’s persistence is paying off for himself and Dayton students
Carl Foster, a graduate educational leadership student, is set to graduate from Wright State after years of hard work. Continue reading
Thinking globally, working locally
Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally
Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading
Festive feast
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 12th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger earns critical acclaim as star of London’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State from 1996 to 1999, stars as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” in London’s West End. Continue reading
Aerial application
Wright State Lake alumnus helps farmers turn a higher yield from high in the sky
Wright State Lake Campus alumnus Andy Albers helps local farmers produce healthy crops with his drone business. Continue reading
All are welcome at Wright State’s Raidersgiving holiday meal
Wright State University students, faculty, staff and alumni can enjoy a free buffet-style holiday meal with friends at the 12th annual Raidersgiving on Nov. 22. Continue reading
Wright State electrical engineering graduate keeps his Native American culture alive
Wright State alumnus will participate in Career Services workshop with students on Nov. 14
Mike Trombley, a Wright State electrical engineering graduate, founded NativeAudio out of his love for engineering, music and his heritage. Continue reading
