Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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Campus Growth
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name
It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1970s
The 1970s were a decade of firsts for Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1960s
Founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State University became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading
Lake Campus breaks ground for Agriculture and Water Quality Center
The center will provide classroom space for the growing agriculture program; a research and laboratory area for applied learning and research on agricultural and water quality issues; and a facility for community meetings. Continue reading
Vishal Soin Innovation Park provides opportunities for business, industry collaborations
Wright State University dedicated the Vishal Soin Innovation Park, which includes five office buildings around Presidential Drive and Colonel Glenn Highway. Continue reading
Wright State University to dedicate the Vishal Soin Innovation Park
Named in honor of former board chair, park will increase university's visibility along I-675 and provide new opportunities for business, industry collaborations
The park, supported by a gift from the Soin Family Foundation, is located on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway, directly across from Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading
Wright State University to celebrate 50th anniversary throughout 2017
The celebration culminates with a special Homecoming Oct. 1, featuring multiple affinity reunions, including one for the university’s founding classes. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts to celebrate Creative Arts Center expansion with open house
The College of Liberal Arts will celebrate the completion of the Creative Arts Center’s two-year modernization and expansion project with an open house on Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Continue reading
Let there be light
Designers of Wright State’s airy Student Success Center begin to pile up architectural awards
Wright State’s new Student Success Center features high-tech, active-learning classrooms, writing and math support labs and an outdoor rain garden. Continue reading
John and Shirley Berry commit $1.5 million to student success initiatives at Wright State
In appreciation of the Berrys’ gift, Wright State named the 220-seat auditorium in the Student Success Center the John and Shirley ’77 Berry Auditorium. Continue reading
