Wright State Headlines
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Jul 9
Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing
The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading
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Jul 8
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Alumni
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
Wright State’s spring Career Fair and new Career Hub are perfect fit for students and employers
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Spring Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming shines bright ‘Under the Stars’
Wright State University’s Homecoming events transported alumni, students, faculty and staff to the great outdoors with its “Under the Stars, Every Star Tells a Story” theme. Continue reading
Wright State to celebrate Homecoming Week Feb. 5–8 on the Dayton Campus
The Chili Cookoff, Wright State basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night and Homecoming Dance highlight Wright State’s Homecoming Week from Feb. 5-8. Continue reading
Photo exhibition by Ohio artist Marcella Hackbardt on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries
The Stein Galleries opens the spring semester with “Recent Works: Momentos and My Rooms” by Marcella Hackbardt and “Walking through Stone” by Wright State alum Micah Zavacky. Continue reading
Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients
Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading
2025 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State University Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of Wright State alumni and friends with its 2025 Alumni Achievement Awards. Continue reading
Wright State alum partners with alma mater to brew a Raider-branded beer
Fans can now enjoy Wright State University-branded beer while cheering on the Raiders. Continue reading
Wright State’s fall 2024 commencement ceremonies in photos
Take a look at some amazing moments from Wright State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nearly 1,100 students celebrate graduation during Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Nearly 1,100 students celebrated the culmination of their education journeys during Wright State University’s fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on Dec. 13 and 14. Continue reading
