Wright State Headlines
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Exceeding expectations
The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital
Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading
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Mar 25
Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight
Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading
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Alumni Association
Behind the curtain
Weeks of communication and collaboration between cast and crew bring "Peter and the Starcatcher" to life on stage
For 10 performances, a cast and crew of students and faculty took audiences on a journey aboard two ships to a faraway island where a young girl becomes the heroine and a young orphan boy finds his name and a place to forever call home.
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Patricia Abboud provides pediatric care in Qatar
Patricia Abboud ’00 found an opportunity to help open a new hospital and work with people from more than 100 different countries in Doha, Qatar. Continue reading
Sound check
Wright State alumna Jocelyn Robinson on the hunt for historic audio at nation’s historically black schools
Wright State alumna Jocelyn Robinson is working with historically black colleges and universities to preserve audio recordings. Continue reading
Network news
Career Services helps computer science student Jacquelyn Smith land prestigious job
Wright State Career Services and the Alumni Association helped senior Jacquelyn Smith line up a job as a software engineer months before she graduates. Continue reading
Festival of Flight partners with National Aviation Hall of Fame for 2020
The Festival of Festival will celebrate the area’s rich aviation history by partnering with the National Aviation Hall of Fame by including Enshrinement activities in this year’s festival. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures program celebrates Oscar with Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar
Fresh off winning their first Oscar, Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar returned to campus to celebrate with students and faculty. Continue reading
Space probe
Wright State alumna Dorothy Carter working with NASA on performance in space missions
Psychology grad Dorothy Carter will give two talks at Wright State on Feb. 7 about her research and at the Women in Science Giving Circle’s 10 Year Celebration. Continue reading
Wright State University graduates co-chair ArtsGala 2020
David and Nancy Smith hope to attract a younger audience to the annual fundraiser
ArtsGala co-chairs David and Nancy Smith hope to build on the gala’s longstanding tradition of excellence and expand the event to an even broader audience. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine to celebrate 40th anniversary throughout 2020
Boonshoft School of Medicine’s yearlong celebration includes many events in Dayton and around the country and a special all-class reunion on May 15–17. Continue reading
Inside story
Wright State alumna Diane He gets up-close look at China as part of prestigious fellowship
Diane He, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, visited China after receiving a Zhi-Xing scholarship and fellowship. Continue reading
