Around Campus

The path to positive change

After careers in editing, restaurant management and the service industry, Audrey Coleman discovered an unexpected talent — and a future in electrical engineering
Audrey Coleman '27 stands in the plaza outside of Russ Engineering Center.

A career change led transfer student Audrey Coleman to Wright State, where she discovered a passion for electrical engineering and found the support to pursue her dream of improving the nation’s power grid. Continue reading

High school students explore artificial intelligence at Wright State summer camp

Area high school students received a hands-on introduction to the future of technology during the AES AI Camp at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success

Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness

The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading

A passion for storytelling

From Wright State to WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 teaches people how to share their stories
A man wearing a polo stands in front of a sign that reads "91.3 WYSO" with a lightning bolt.

From helping create the first designated podcasting space on a college campus to a career at WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 has always given people opportunities to connect with one another. Continue reading

Wright State inspires the next generation of business leaders through Ohio Business Week

More than 50 high school students from across Ohio learned how to turn business ideas into reality during the Ohio Business Week camp at Wright State. Continue reading

Wright State–Lake Campus’s America 250 event brings students and community together

Over 200 attendees gathered to explore the stories, people and defining moments that have shaped American history
A crowd of people sit in lawn chairs at an outdoor event.

Students, educators and community members gathered at Wright State’s Lake Campus to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary through an afternoon of history, reflection and community connection. Continue reading

Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training

Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading

Lake Campus Wine Festival returns for second year of community connection

The festival celebrates Lake Campus's dual role as both an educational institution and a community gathering place

The Lake Campus Wine Festival attracted over 160 guests for an evening of camaraderie and community spirit along the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys. Continue reading

Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers

High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading