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
Virtual summer camps
Wright State’s Pre-College Programs re-envisioned in remote, interactive format
Summer camps are weekly and meet online for three hours in the morning or afternoon. Continue reading
Campus housing plans additional robust training this year in anti-racism and social justice
Residence Life and Housing professional staff and resident advisors who populate the dorms will participate in extra training in anti-racism and social justice this year. Continue reading
Bill Rickert, longtime faculty member and administrator, dies
A spirited member of the Wright State family for 45 years, Bill Rickert served as professor of communication, associate dean and interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and associate provost. Continue reading
Nearly 700 households come to Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
The Foodbank distributed enough food to feed 2,110 people during a mass distribution at the Wright State Nutter Center on June 10. Continue reading
Student Government calls for unity at Wright State
The Student Government Association called for unity in the Wright State community and urged support for opportunities for students, including through intercollegiate athletics and student organizations. Continue reading
Foodbank to hold mass food distribution at Wright State Nutter Center June 10
The Foodbank will return to the Wright State University Nutter Center for a mass food distribution on Wednesday, June 10, from noon to 2 p.m. Continue reading
Physicians to hold peaceful gathering and moment of silence on June 6
The moment of silence begins at 6 p.m. and will last for three minutes. Participants will gather in memory of lives lost. Continue reading
Meal plan
2017 Wright State grad William Foster prepares and delivers free meals to people affected by the coronavirus
William Foster, who earned a bachelor’s degree in sports science from Wright State, has provided more than 2,000 meals to people in need. Continue reading
Unity rock
Wright State associate professor teams up with a 2018 grad and his son to paint a message of unity on the Wright State Rock. Continue reading
Peace warrior
Wright State alumnus Iskandar Atajanow destined for U.S. Foreign Service after receiving a prestigious Rangel Fellowship
Iskandar Atajanow, who earned his bachelor’s degree in management from Wright State, will pursue a master’s degree in public policy at Harvard University in the fall. Continue reading
