Around Campus

‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State

Developed at Wright State, the new musical was written by a theatre alum for student artists

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

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

From barista to CEO

Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures
Rahul Balami standing in front of ReyRey Café.

Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business. Continue reading

Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus

Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading

Wright State music professor honored with Ohio’s top music education service award

Shelley Jagow, professor of music and director of bands, will receive the Ohio Music Education Association’s Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her long-standing service and leadership in music education. Continue reading

Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program named one of top online graduate programs by U.S. News

Wright State’s master’s degree in industrial and human factors engineering is ranked No. 2 in Ohio and No. 33 nationally in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs rankings. Continue reading

Student-run ReyRey Café celebrates decade of entrepreneurship at Wright State

Wright State University celebrated the 10th anniversary of the student-run ReyRey Café and the official opening of its new location in Dunbar Library. Continue reading

Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation

Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading

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

Wright State celebrates more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025 commencement

More than 1,000 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work during Wright State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Continue reading