Around Campus

Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training

Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading

Lake Campus Wine Festival returns for second year of community connection

The festival celebrates Lake Campus's dual role as both an educational institution and a community gathering place

The Lake Campus Wine Festival attracted over 160 guests for an evening of camaraderie and community spirit along the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys. Continue reading

Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers

High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading

The perfect pair

Wright State alumnus’ new children’s book shares the message behind his nonprofit, one pair of shoes at a time

Matt Cline ’18 is sharing his experiences through his new children’s book — while helping thousands of children gain confidence through his nonprofit organization, Just a Pair of Shoes. Continue reading

Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities

The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships

Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading

Wright State pedals toward bicycle friendly recognition

Wright State University is expanding cycling access and outdoor recreation opportunities through new bike programs, safety initiatives and campus resources. Continue reading

Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness

The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.

Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading

Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031

Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program

Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading

Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Dr. Bunning brings a distinguished 35-year career of service at AFRL and WPAFB

Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading