Alumni

New festival to take flight

At Homecoming this fall, Wright State to launch inaugural Festival of Flight

The Festival of Flight will celebrate the importance of the Miami Valley’s aviation heritage on the grounds of the Wright State Nutter Center on October 5. Continue reading

Wright State marketing club to coordinate Wright Brothers Day during Festival of Flight

Wright Brothers Day commemorates the anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s 39-minute flight around Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. Continue reading

Battle tested

Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success

Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading

Gary LeRoy sworn in as president of American Academy of Family Physicians

Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, will lead the American Academy of Family Physicians during the organization’s 50th year. Continue reading

Festival of Flight offers chance to have fun while learning about aviation

Festival of Flight will introduce attendees to many of the hidden gems of aviation-related resources in the Miami Valley. Continue reading

Show off your Wright State pride during Homecoming Week

The celebration begins with the Homecoming Kickoff Party on Sept. 30 and concludes with the inaugural Festival of Flight on Oct. 5. Continue reading

Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement

Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading

Popular food trucks, local bands and a haunted trail among highlights of Festival of Flight

From local bands to a haunted trail to popular Dayton-area food trucks and flight-themed beverages, the inaugural Festival of Flight will offer attendees lots of fun activities. Continue reading

Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute

Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading

Plenty for sports fans to cheer about during Festival of Flight Oct. 5

Festival of Flight will feature Wright State Division I soccer, volleyball and softball teams, club football, the USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team and a vintage baseball game. Continue reading