Wright State Headlines
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Nov 6
Wright State researchers identify potential driver of severe early-onset preeclampsia
A Wright State team has identified what may be driving severe early-onset preeclampsia, and a possible way to treat it without medication. Continue reading
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Nov 5
Wright State nursing students spend Fall Semester in upgraded facilities
Over 200 nursing students are enrolled in the courses taking place in the revitalized spaces, giving them realistic training while remaining on campus. Continue reading
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Nov 4
Sold-out crowd cheers on Raiders at Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic
Wright State fans were greeted with several surprises before tipoff at the highly anticipated game between the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons. Continue reading
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Nov 4
A new look with a nod to the past: Wright State unveils redesigned basketball court
Wright State basketball fans have something new to cheer as the Raiders take the court at the Nutter Center on a newly installed court featuring a fresh design and a tribute to the university’s athletic history. Continue reading
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Nov 2
A career-beginning injury
With help from the Berry Family Career Hub, Noah Scott reworked his engineering resume and landed a summer internship in healthcare, along with an offer to return in the future. Continue reading
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Offices
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
Holding herself to high standards
Kasi Edwards ’96 honored as the Raj Soin College of Business 2026 Outstanding Alumna
Kasi Edwards says the broad business perspective she gained through Wright State’s MBA program helped propel her career from a series of leadership roles to executive vice president of strategy and corporate development at Reynolds and Reynolds. Continue reading
David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career
David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award
David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading
For the record
Archivist Jennifer Haney Conover ’08 honored as Wright State's 2026 School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. 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 professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
The art of medicine
John Corker ’14 honored as the 2026 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus
John Corker was drawn to the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine because of its strong culture of support, teamwork and positivity. Continue reading
Moments that matter: Wright State’s spring 2026 commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
A path shaped by service
Mitch Eiting ’09 will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award during commencement
Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading
