Wright State Headlines
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading
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Sep 19
Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day
Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading
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Sep 18
Nearly $3 million NSF grant positions Wright State to transform scrap metal recycling
Wright State is leading a $3 million National Science Foundation project that will use advanced technologies to help recycling plants turn scrap metal into new products while training workers and students in high-tech manufacturing. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Campus Recreation raises funds for students, honors graduates with Driveway 5K
Campus Recreation staff organized Driveway 5K to raise funds for students in need and honor members of the class of 2020. Continue reading
Helping hands
Wright State University volunteers loaded heavy boxes into waiting vehicles during a food distribution event that took place in Lot 4. Continue reading
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State’s class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones’
Tom Hanks delivered a personal video message that was played during a virtual ceremony for students graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Continue reading
President Edwards congratulates the class of 2020
I know we can’t celebrate face-to-face today, but I want you to know that we will celebrate face-to-face eventually. Continue reading
Schoolmates
Married couple Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy prepare for nursing and Air Force careers with degrees from Wright State
They walked down the aisle together and now Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy will pursue careers in nursing and military analysis with degrees from Wright State. Continue reading
Postal praise
The Wright State Athletic Department sent graduation stoles, T-shirts and congratulatory notes to graduating seniors to celebrate their time as Raiders. Continue reading
Graduating African, African American students to be recognized virtually with Kente Stoles, certificates
After the annual Kente Stole ceremony was canceled, the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center found an alternative means to honor graduating students. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine to hold virtual graduation ceremony May 2
The Boonshoft School of Medicine’s graduating class of 103 medical students will celebrate graduation virtually. Continue reading
ArtsUNgala generates scholarship support for students
$150,000 raised for students in the fine and performing arts
Sponsors, patrons, community members, faculty and staff generously contributed to ArtsGala even after the event was canceled. Continue reading
More than 2,100 Wright State students complete requirements for graduation as class of 2020
While graduating students have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, Wright State will recognize their many achievements as they have completed their degree requirements. Continue reading
