Wright State Headlines
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Aug 1
Wright State graduates receive free school supplies to jump start their teaching careers
New Wright State teacher education graduates received free classroom supplies through a partnership with Crayons to Classrooms to help them prepare for their first year in the classroom. Continue reading
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Jul 31
Nursing and Health Careers Camp at Wright State gives high school students hands-on experience
The Wright State and Premier Health Nursing and Health Careers Camp immersed 46 high school students in hands-on medical training and eye-opening experiences that sparked their passion for health care careers. Continue reading
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Jul 29
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
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Jul 22
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
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Community Service
From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award
Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading
Wright State medical students team with Premier Health, strengthen community well-being
Approximately 200 people received information and essential health services at a community health fair, organized by Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students and Premier Health. Continue reading
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services during Raidethon. Continue reading
Wright State faculty and staff lend hand to community organizations during We Serve U Day
Faculty and staff volunteered at Crayons to Classrooms, the Humane Society, the Foodbank and the Dakota Center during We Serve U Day. Continue reading
Wright State senior Katherine Dillard tunes up local church’s audio
Wright State anthropology major Katherine Dillard helped a local church secure funding to purchase hearing assistance technology as part of a Fundraising and Grant Writing course. Continue reading
Calorie competition
Wright State fuels Raider Food Pantry with annual food drive
Starting March 3, Wright State University students, employees and partners kicked off the annual Spring Food Drive competition to support the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
Pancakes for patients
Wright State University students organize delicious fundraiser for Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State Miracle Makers held a fundraiser to promote Raiderthon and raise funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Miracle Makers mark half-a-million ways Wright State students help hospitalized children
Wright State Miracle Makers, a student organization that organizes the annual Raiderthon dance marathon, has raised more than $500,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Food run
Wright State’s Raider Food Pantry receives huge donation from university Police Department
The Wright State Police Department restocked the Raider Food Pantry with its annual No-Shave November fundraiser. Continue reading
