Wright State Headlines
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Jul 9
Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing
The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading
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Jul 8
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Offices
Future students can learn more about Wright State at Virtual Raider Open House on Jan. 25
Open to future undergraduate students including transfer students, the Virtual Raider Open House takes place on Monday, Jan. 25, at 6 p.m. Continue reading
Alumni Service Week features at-home volunteer opportunities
Community service opportunities are available with United Rehabilitation Services, SICSA and VITAS Healthcare. Continue reading
In virtual commencement ceremony, President Edwards praises graduates for their resiliency
“To earn a college degree is a monumental achievement in its own right, but to complete it during a global pandemic is nothing short of heroic,” Edwards told graduates. “You are inspirational.” Continue reading
Sealed in stone
The ’67 Society received a Students First Fund grant from the Wright State University Foundation to permanently display the university seal on campus
The official seal of Wright State University is now proudly showcased in a large granite rock near Hamilton Hall plaza. Continue reading
More than 1,300 students to graduate at Wright State’s virtual fall commencement
Wright State will broadcast the virtual fall commencement ceremony on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube beginning at 10 am on Saturday, Dec. 12. Continue reading
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Arriving on the scene
Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix making a splash in the film industry
The documentary “The Power of Movement,” produced by Wright State economics alums Rajesh D. and Sarah E. Felix, was released in November. Continue reading
Magazine ranks Wright State No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features
New Mobility magazine and the United Spinal Association ranked Wright State University No. 3 in the nation for its wheelchair-friendly features and accessibility. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine professor and alum recognized with International Education Award
Katharine Conway, director of medical education for the Department of Family Medicine, was recognized by the University Center for International Education during International Education Week. Continue reading
Just a Pair of Shoes
Young students in need benefit from a nonprofit started by Wright State marketing alum Matt Cline
Marketing graduate Matt Cline runs his own shoe company and a nonprofit organization that provides new shoes to schoolchildren in need. Continue reading
