Wright State Headlines
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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May 12
Marty Sexton appointed dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services
Marty Sexton previously served as acting dean and associate dean of Wright State’s College of Health, Education and Human Services. Continue reading
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May 12
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
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Military & Veterans
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
Wright State alum shapes the future of AI in national defense
Time at Wright State helped propel Kevin Schmidt launch pioneering career with the Air Force
Kevin Schmidt, now developing cutting-edge AI technologies for the Air Force Research Laboratory, credits his success to the experiences he received during his behavioral neuroscience studies at Wright State. Continue reading
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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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
Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic baseball game continues Wright State-Air Force partnership
The Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic between Wright State and the Air Force Academy celebrated the region’s veterans and active-duty military personnel. Continue reading
Wright State baseball, Air Force bring Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic to Nischwitz Stadium March 25
The Raiders are gearing up for a high-flying showdown against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, March 25, at Nischwitz Stadium, as the Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic continues. Continue reading
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
Pumped up
Wright State University opens a new workout facility for ROTC cadets and first responders
Wright State Army and Air Force ROTC cadets have a new space to train on campus as they prepare for leadership positions in the military. Continue reading
Wright State’s Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program named one of top online graduate programs by U.S. News
Wright State’s Master of Science in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering program is ranked second in Ohio and 34th nationally among online graduate engineering programs. Continue reading
Expanded agreement provides Air Force researchers more access to work on Wright State’s campus
Researchers from the Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base now have access to work throughout Wright State University’s campus. Continue reading
