Wright State Headlines
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Feb 11
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
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Feb 10
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
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Alumni
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
A mind for government
Adrian Williams, neuroscience major and vice president of the student body, wants to be secretary of health and human services someday. Continue reading
Foreign policy
Wright State follows national trend of surging interest in education abroad programs, offering more opportunities for students with disabilities
Wright State students find life-changing experiences on education abroad trips. Continue reading
We are #WrightStateStrong
Raiders step up when tragedy strikes two of their own
In the days following the destruction of the 15 tornadoes that hit the Dayton and Celina areas, Wright State students showed up to help their own. Continue reading
A city of gems
Wright State alumni are leading the charge in the resurgence of downtown Dayton
Wright State alumni are taking leading roles in transforming Dayton back into the spearhead of industry and innovation it once was. Continue reading
Amidst tragedy, Wright State grad student finds a way to give back
Brooke Evans, a school counseling graduate student, passed out homemade dog treats and offered pets and pictures with her dogs to raise funds for the victims of the Dayton mass shooting. Continue reading
