Wright State Headlines
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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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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Alumni
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
Career exploring
Wright State alumni return to Wright State to share their experiences with first-year students
Wright State students explored potential careers at the College of Liberal Arts First-Year Student Success and Career Exploration Event. Continue reading
Wright State alumna named artistic director at renowned Chatauqua Institution
Erika b Hess, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from Wright State, was named artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts of Chautauqua Institution. Continue reading
Wright State motion picture graduates win Best Ohio Short at Cindependent Film Fest
Wright State motion picture graduates Ben Evory and Hannah Blair created the web series “Sheltered” with the help of numerous Wright State alumni. Continue reading
Hundreds of families come to Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State social work graduate named Ohio Caseworker of the Year
Haleigh Young, a 2021 Wright State social work graduate, works with teenagers as an independent-living caseworker with Clark County Job and Family Services. Continue reading
Inclusive service
Wright State student A Tassy finds their calling in serving their community
Wright State graduate student A Tassy seeks to serve the needs of their community through the nonprofit organization Inclusive Fairborn. Continue reading
Lunar gateway
Wright State computer engineering graduate Phuong Marangoni plays key role in NASA’s mission to return to the moon. Continue reading
Wright State Latino Center assistant director recognized as Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan
Catherine Hernandez Hogan, assistant director of Wright State’s Latino Center, will be honored by the Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs. Continue reading
‘Black Gold’
Photographs by Wright State nursing alum, Gilman scholar featured exhibition on Dayton Campus
A photography exhibition by Wright State alumnus Cameron Peagler features Black creators and entrepreneurs living and working in Japan. Continue reading
