International Students

Shadow of death

Wright State student leader fled native Iraq after attempted kidnapping of father
Fady Al-Banna

Fady Al-Banna is thriving as a student leader at Wright State, just a few years after his family fled his native Iraq. Continue reading

Wright State partners with Saudi university to create medical school modeled on Boonshoft School of Medicine

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine is expanding its global reach under a recent agreement that enables a new medical school in Saudi Arabia to get started in an innovative way… Continue reading

Wright State international student enjoys sharing native cuisine

Excerpt Thanks to Wright State University’s LEAP program, students from throughout the world are sharing their cultures — and their cuisine — with others in the Miami Valley. LEAP stands for Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes. One of … Continue reading

Researcher’s work with European Union gains international notice

Pramod Anantharam recognizes the uniqueness of his opportunities. His professors recognize the uniqueness of his potential. Continue reading

Wright State inks partnership agreement with English university

An agreement that promises to strengthen Wright State’s partnership with a university in Cambridge, England, and pave the way for research opportunities… Continue reading

Wright State to celebrate International Education Week

Photo of Wright State students Alexandra Zelles and Brittney Mitchell in Suriname.

A study-abroad fair, an international potluck and other activities promoting the benefits of global education and exchange are planned at Wright State as part of International Education Week. Continue reading

Wright State to host English educators, formalize internship program for Student Affairs students

An upcoming visit to Wright State from high-ranking officials of an English university seeking to strengthen its U.S. ties is expected to culminate with a formal internship program between the two universities. Continue reading

Wright State reaches out to surge of international students

Wright State is poised to reap huge benefits from its popularity with international students, whose numbers have increased by 40 percent this fall to 1,489. Continue reading

Angie Loyd: Already an Ambassador

Angie Loyd will tell you that being an effective ambassador is not all that complicated. Sometimes all you need is a gentle word and a smile. Continue reading