Wright State Headlines
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Oct 5
Wright State trustees approve new academic programs, highlight student success and new research partnerships
Wright State trustees approved three new academic programs and received updates on student success, research opportunities and expanded partnerships with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
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Oct 5
Wright State’s Future Teachers Day inspires next generation of educators
The annual event brings high school students to campus to explore Wright State’s teacher education programs and connect with current students, staff and faculty. Continue reading
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Oct 2
Lake Campus students saddle up for success at eighth annual Laker Lawn Party
More than 45 local companies, community groups, Lake Campus departments and student organizations kicked off the Fall Semester at the Weeks of Welcome event. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Ohio Medical Education Day brings aspiring physicians from across the state to Wright State University
Ohio Medical Education Day serves as an entry point into Ohio’s medical education pipeline, connecting undergraduate students with medical schools and helping them prepare for medical school and a career in medicine. Continue reading
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Oct 1
Connecting students with career opportunities
The newly named Berry Family Career Hub connects students and alumni with career development resources, employers, experiences and guidance to take the next steps toward meaningful careers. Continue reading
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Around Campus
Wright State University celebrates two decades of Air Force Marathon partnership
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wright State’s involvement, a milestone reflecting the university’s deep connection with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
The university’s involvement reflects its longstanding ties to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its role in supporting major events that bring visitors to the Dayton region. Continue reading
Flying high
Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library rises again after extensive cleaning
Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading
Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Aug. 27, attracting 2,627 people and distributing thousands of 103,860 pounds of food. Continue reading
Wright State’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
Twenty former service members gained knowledge, skills and resources to launch and grow a small business
The veterans were on campus for a residential program focused on entrepreneurship fundamentals, business development and growth strategies. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award
Adam White and Amy Faust honored for their short film ‘Photography’
Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading
Engineering jump-start
More than 130 new students get a head start on college through math boot camp
More than 130 first-year Wright State University students participated in a free pre-college boot camp to prepare them for the academic challenges in college. Continue reading
Wright State filmmakers help bring Smithsonian exhibition to life at Dayton Art Institute
Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures students and alumni create immersive film for touring William H. Johnson exhibit
Students and alumni from Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures created an immersive short film inspired by William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” paintings, bringing the stories of Marian Anderson, Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson to life. Continue reading
Wright State MBA earns national recognition as one of The Princeton Review’s Best On-Campus Programs
Raj Soin College of Business MBA combines academic excellence, real-world learning and career-focused opportunities
The recognition is a part of The Princeton Review’s annual Best Business Schools for 2027 and is based on survey data including career outcomes, admission rate and academics. Continue reading
Wright State awards free tuition to two students at volleyball match
The contest was a collaborative effort to increase student engagement and build excitement around the Fall Semester and Raider Athletics
Wright State Athletics, the Division of Student Affairs and President Sue Edwards teamed up to give away a year of free tuition to two students during the Wright State volleyball match against Santa Clara. Continue reading
Tropical takeover
Thousands of Wright State students celebrate start of Fall Semester with tropical-themed festival
Fall Fest, the annual celebration that kicks off the Fall Semester at Wright State University, brought thousands of students, staff and faculty together for a tropical-themed day filled with fun, music, food and free giveaways. Continue reading
