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
History of Raider basketball – the Division II national championship
Wright State Men’s Basketball also belongs on this list, having won the Division II national championship in just its 13th year of playing varsity basketball. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — rise to prominence
When Ralph Underhill arrived at Wright State in May of 1978, the Raiders’ days of being “the other team” were done. Continue reading
Acceptance, belonging and teamwork voiced as Wright State strengths in latest community dialogue
The willingness to work together, the freedom to try new things and a strong sense of acceptance and community were among the strengths of Wright State voiced in the latest community dialogue session… Continue reading
Still time to participate in community dialogue sessions for strategic planning process
Participants will reflect on their time at Wright State — as students, employees, alumni or partners — and explore ideas of pride, transformation and potential at the university. Continue reading
Community dialogue session focuses on student success
Participants said the community dialogue session made them feel hopeful about Wright State’s future. Continue reading
Community dialogue for strategic planning process planned for Feb. 19
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members can help shape Wright State’s future by participating in the next community dialogue for the strategic planning process. Continue reading
Strategic planning participants show passion for Wright State
Passion and determination to make a difference at Wright State were prevalent among those who participated in the latest community dialogue for the university’s strategic planning process. Continue reading
A place to shine
Wright State University graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber help create a new home for university’s priceless archives
Wright State graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber are among the first donors to support the campaign to build a new home for Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
Peace offering
Wright State alum Jacquelyn Weaver gives and receives with Peace Corps stint in Africa
Jacquelyn Weaver volunteered with the Peace Corps because she wanted to relate to people and help them without being motivated by money. Continue reading
Grand fan
Wright State’s Kristie McKiernan a full-throated superfan of the women's basketball team
Kristie McKiernan, Wright State grad and senior English lecturer, is a superfan of the Raiders, missing only three home games and attending road contests as far away as Chicago over the past eight years. Continue reading
