Wright State Headlines
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Apr 15
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
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Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
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Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
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Community Service
Area Latino students strengthen STEM skills and learn about college at two Wright State camps
Wright State University welcomed dozens of Latino middle school and high school students from around Raider Country for two week-long camps to learn about STEM and what Wright State can offer them. Continue reading
Dance the night away
Wright State students move their feet to help area children
Wright State University’s Raiderthon hosted a 12-hour dance marathon to raise more than $50,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Wright State engineering students spent winter break completing Ugandan school sanitation project
Students in Wright State’s Engineers Without Borders chapter completed a sanitation project at St. Bakhita’s Secondary School in Uganda. Continue reading
Layer of compassion
Wright State’s Student Government Association and UCIE distribute warm clothing items to students
Hundreds of Wright State University students received a free coat or sweater during the second Winter Coat Giveaway. Continue reading
Helping those in need
Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi
Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading
A fantastic day
Wright State’s Raider Food Pantry receives its largest donation of the year
Wright State’s Police Department donated almost $2,000 worth of nonperishable goods after completing its No-Shave November fundraiser. Continue reading
Building community
Wright State staff member Callista Hess was recognized for her lifelong philanthropy work
Wright State staff member Calista Hess received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students organize wellness clinics for local Latino community
Medical students in the Wright State Latino Medical Student Association are staffing wellness clinics for area Latino communities. Continue reading
Delicious donation
Wright State students sell soup and sandwiches to raise money for sick children
The smell of buttery toasted bread filled the Forest Lane Apartments Community Center for the annual Grilled Cheese Hotline, hosted by Wright State Miracle Makers. Continue reading
Thinking globally, working locally
Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally
Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading
