Wright State Headlines
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Dec 19
Milling around
2004 Wright State graduate Jessica Noes oversees all operations at the Clifton Mill, including the mill’s popular Christmas lights display. Continue reading
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Dec 18
Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success
Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading
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Dec 18
Wright State honors graduating students for distinguished doctoral dissertations
December graduates Maram Almodhwahi and Morgan Highlander were recognized for exceptional research with Wright State’s Trustees’ Distinguished Doctoral Dissertation Awards. Continue reading
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Dec 17
Top 10 Newsroom videos of 2025
The Wright State Newsroom was pumped up this year and met some amazing Raiders who were showing off their WOW factor in 2025. Continue reading
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Dec 16
Museum-quality replica of historic Hawthorn Hill donated to Wright State
Wright State University is now the permanent home of a large, handcrafted replica of Hawthorn Hill, the historic Dayton residence of Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Alumni
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
Former Wright State catcher Sean Murphy homers in Major League debut
Sean Murphy, a catcher for Wright State from 2014 to 2016, made his Major League debut for the Oakland A’s on Sept. 4. Continue reading
Politically correct
Special Forces, business, politics mark career of Wright State alum Colin Morrow
Colin Morrow, who received a master’s degree in international relations and comparative politics from Wright State, is a member of the Fairborn City Council. Continue reading
We are family
Katrina Merriweather and her team finish season strong with unifying trip to NCAA tournament
Coach Katrina Merriweather says the Raiders’ successful 2018-19 season was due to her players’ decision to ignore distractions, work hard and come together as a team. Continue reading
When opportunity knocks
A series of unexpected opportunities leads Christopher Tung ’12 to a successful career at Netflix
How a successful career in finance led alumnus Christopher Tung ’12 to his dream job at Netflix. Continue reading
Above and beyond
The 2019 Alumni Achievement Award winners
The winners of the Alumni Achievement Awards will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 4 during Homecoming Weekend. Continue reading
Baby steps
Pregnancy-related disorders target of pioneering research by Wright State’s Thomas L. Brown
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death worldwide, but Thomas Brown is trying to change that. Continue reading
Press run
Wright State political science grad Lucas Gonzalez lands reporting job with USA Today Network
2019 Wright State graduate Lucas Gonzalez channels passion for politics and storytelling into a promising journalism career. Continue reading
