Around Campus

Wright State celebrates Wright Brothers Day with hands-on learning and networking event

Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University celebrated the 119th anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. Continue reading

Active learning

Wright State’s Raider Active courses help students gain confidence and learn activities to last a lifetime

Wright State University students can register for self-defense, Tai Chi, basketball, soccer, weight training, yoga and karate and receive credits toward graduation. Continue reading

Wright State staff member Jonathan Lu honored with national Military Medic of the Year Award

Jonathan Lu, director of Wright State’s Center for Health Professions and a retired master sergeant in the U.S. Army, was honored by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians. Continue reading

Wright Brothers Day celebrates innovative spirit, then and now

Wright State University will celebrate the innovation and entrepreneurship of its namesakes during Wright Brothers Day on Oct. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre opens new season with Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’

Wright State University Theatre opens its 2024–25 season with the thought-provoking drama “Our Town” from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Global learning

Wright State University sees increase in international students interested in studying abroad

Wright State University hosted a Study Abroad Fair for students on Sept. 18 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading

New collaboration to benefit Wright State visual arts students, Dayton Society of Artists

Wright State University visual arts students will receive guidance and experience from local professional artists thanks to a new collaboration with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science speakers series features STEM topics

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will launch its Dean’s Speakers Series in October with talks on quantum technology and women in engineering and aviation. Continue reading

Thousands of runners descend on Wright State University for Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo

Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading

Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for social mobility

“Wright State is committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality education, no matter what walk of life they come from, and helping them get across the finish line with a degree,” said President Susan Edwards. Continue reading