Around Campus

Wright State’s Nutter Center hosting Ohio basketball state tournament semifinals

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State University Nutter Center will host eight girls and 10 boys state semifinal basketball games in March. Continue reading →

Reading madness

Mini University book reading contest is a slam-dunk at encouraging literacy at an early age
Posted on March 19, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University President Sue Edwards and dozens of faculty and staff are reading to children at Mini University during a month-long March Madness-themed event Continue reading →

Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading →

Wright State alumnus securing the world’s inboxes

Friendships, mentorship and hands-on research at Wright State helped Medha Karri '21 build a global career in cybersecurity
Posted on March 18, 2026 by Kevin Tucker

As a graduate student at Wright State, Medha Karri developed technical expertise and the interpersonal skills that shape his career in cybersecurity. Continue reading →

Wright State to host Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 15

Students get a unique opportunity to explore STEM education, basketball and scholarships on the court
Posted on March 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. Continue reading →

Regional Workforce Summit at Wright State’s Lake Campus connects students, employers and community leaders

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Students, employers and community leaders gathered at the Lake Campus to discuss strengthening the regional workforce through collaboration and partnerships. Continue reading →

Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Continue reading →

Three Wright State students win full year of tuition during Horizon League Championship game

Scholarship is a strong example of enhancing student success and engagement through unforgettable campus experiences
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Three Wright State students received a full year of undergraduate tuition during a special promotion at the men’s basketball game in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Adventures await

Wright State and Five Rivers MetroParks host 20th Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor exploration and learning
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling. Continue reading →

Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers

$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities
Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading →