Wright State Headlines
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Apr 15
Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology
WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State’s School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton. Continue reading
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Apr 11
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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Apr 10
Wright State alum Emily Morgan’s book reaches new heights
A teacher and author, Wright State alum Emily Morgan is driven to connect students with the wonders of science and nature. Continue reading
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Apr 9
Wright State honored for innovative support of veteran and military-connected students
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation recognized Wright State and the Veteran and Military Center for creating impactful programming for military-connected students. Continue reading
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Apr 8
Wright State ranks among nation’s top graduate engineering and computer science programs in 2025 U.S. News rankings
Seven graduate programs offered by Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science earned spots in the U.S. News Best Engineering School rankings. Continue reading
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Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Active citizen
Wright State student Gloria Pappaterra selected for Newman Civic Fellowship
Gloria Pappaterra, who majors in political science and sign language at Wright State, is driven by a need to serve others. Continue reading
#WrightStateStrong: Wright State mobilizing to help communities affected by tornado damage
Wright State University students, faculty, staff and alumni are coordinating to help each other and those in the Dayton community impacted by the storms. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
13 projects selected for the inaugural cycle of Students First funding
The Students First Fund supports projects that promote student success, community engagement and leadership development. Continue reading
Warm hug
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students and employees April 2 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Helping hands
Importance of community service opens the eyes of students in Wright State’s First-Year Seminar course
First-year students gained valuable community service opportunities as part of a First-Year Seminar course. Continue reading
Wright State senior Stephanie Patino-Garfias completing prestigious Newman Civic Fellowship
As part of her Newman Civic Fellowship, Stephanie Patino-Garfias has worked with refugees to help them understand their legal rights. Continue reading
We Serve U to host annual Volunteer Fair Sept. 12
The annual Volunteer Fair will feature 28 nonprofit organizations for which Wright State students can volunteer. Continue reading
Good works
Wright State students do creek, library and garden work in Appalachia as part of honors sustainability course
Through an interdisciplinary sustainability course in Wright State’s Honors Program, students spent a week performing community service in southeast Ohio. Continue reading
Wright State recognized by White House for community service
Wright State was named to the 2015 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the university’s support of volunteering, student community service, service learning and civic engagement. Continue reading
Volunteer fair for student-athletes at Wright State
During the 2015-2016 academic year, student-athletes recorded more than 2,400 hours of volunteering and fundraising for various causes. Continue reading
