Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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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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Community Service
Active citizen
Wright State student Gloria Pappaterra selected for Newman Civic Fellowship
Gloria Pappaterra, who majors in political science and sign language at Wright State, is driven by a need to serve others. Continue reading
Wright State students gain leadership skills as fellows at Nonprofit Leadership Institute in Yellow Springs
Four Wright State students and a recent graduate received fellowships to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Institute, offered by the Yellow Springs Community Foundation. Continue reading
Wright State’s Ellis Human Development Institute offering free psychological first aid for those impacted by Dayton tornadoes
Staff are available to talk about the impact of the experience on affected individuals, their friends and families and help them mobilize their strengths and seek support. Continue reading
#WrightStateStrong: Wright State mobilizing to help communities affected by tornado damage
Wright State University students, faculty, staff and alumni are coordinating to help each other and those in the Dayton community impacted by the storms. Continue reading
Wright State hosts resource fair for veterans
The fourth annual Veterans Moving Forward event was a combination of a resource fair and a job fair designed to educate and engage veterans. Continue reading
Puppy pause
Ten furry guests visited Wright State University’s Dunbar Library April 29 for Fuzz Therapy. Continue reading
WDTN: Wright State students taking children back in time at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
The Public History concentration at Wright State integrates a traditional history curriculum with courses taught by professionals in archives, museum studies, and historic preservation; an internship; and a project leading to a Master of Arts degree in history with a specialization in public history. Continue reading
Special agents
Wright State’s new Agents of Change community-engagement course makes a splash with Dayton City Commission
The Agents of Change course is part of an initiative designed to empower students to become more active citizens, create partnerships with community groups and promote positive change. Continue reading
Making an impact
The Wright State golf team recently won its sixth Horizon League title and the first since 2004. The last time the Raiders held the title, their most impactful player wasn’t even born. Continue reading
Wright State Engineers Without Borders chapter begins service project in Uganda
Students from Wright State’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders spent their spring break in Uganda working on a sanitation project. Continue reading
