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Wright State actors take the stage with the Human Race Theatre Company performing "Hay Fever"

Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading

Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships

ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading

Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition

Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading

Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition 

Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business.  Continue reading

Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings

Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally

Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading

ArtsGala to showcase Wright State students’ artistic growth with elegant entertainment extravaganza

Wright State ArtsGala returns Saturday, April 11, in the Creative Arts Center, offering an evening of performances, fine dining and a silent auction to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, music, motion pictures and visual art. Continue reading

From dance to data, Wright State students showcase research at annual celebration

Research from students in six colleges and dozens of disciplines took center stage at Wright State’s Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading

Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon

Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading

Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact

Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading

Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork

Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading