Wright State Headlines
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Sep 24
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service
A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading
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Career Services
Certainty by design
After watching her grandfather struggle with a prosthetic leg, Hana Habib traded a med school plan in Germany for a mission to reengineer her future at Wright State
From campus involvement to cutting-edge research, Hana Habib is building the skills and experience to one day lead her own lab to inspire the next generation of biomedical engineers. Continue reading
Curating a career
Wright State art major Mikail Berger-Messenger transforms a summer internship into his first public exhibition
Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major, curated “From Campus to Community,” showcasing the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading
Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub
The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading
Wright State’s Raider Immersion Program connects students to paid defense and industry learning opportunities
The new initiative combines project work, faculty mentorship and industry partnerships to strengthen Ohio’s future workforce
The workforce development initiative allows students to earn pay while collaborating with industry partners on projects that build professional experience and in-demand skills. Continue reading
Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
Wright State launches AI-powered platform to advance career readiness and strengthen employer connections
AI tool helps students practice interviews and refine resumes with 24/7 real-time feedback.
Wright State University is expanding career support for students with the launch of a free AI-powered platform that delivers instant feedback on resumes and interview skills. Continue reading
‘Here’s your opportunity. Go take it.’
Internship helps Wright State student Nathan Fairweather see his impact — and his future in software engineering
Computer science major Nathan Fairweather secured a rare first-year software engineering internship through Wright State’s Work Forward program, confirming his abilities and jump-starting his career. Continue reading
Regional Workforce Summit at Wright State’s Lake Campus connects students, employers and community leaders
Students, employers and community leaders gathered at the Lake Campus to discuss strengthening the regional workforce through collaboration and partnerships. 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
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
