Wright State Headlines
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May 19
Wright State to host annual job and resources fair for veterans and their families on May 21
Veterans, military-connected individuals and family members can connect with local employers and resource organizations at the annual Vets Moving Forward event on May 21 at Wright State. Continue reading
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May 19
Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading
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May 16
Hey, Alexa, tell me about your co-creator’s Wright State alumni award
Joe Jessup, a senior software development manager at Amazon Web Services, received the 2025 Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus Award. Continue reading
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May 15
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
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May 14
Former Wright State Trustee Dawn Conway named interim dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Dawn Conway, who served on the Wright State University Board of Trustees from 2021 to April 2025, is the president and CEO of Boost Engagement. Continue reading
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News
New program to provide more internship opportunities for Wright State engineering and computer science students
Internships for Wright State University engineering and computer science majors will be more easily identified and more plentiful thanks to the new Work Forward Internship Program. Continue reading
Wright State alum Tilly Evans-Krueger wins award for best dancer in Broadway show
Tilly Evans-Krueger received the 2024 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance in “The Outsiders.” Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures student screens documentary at Cleveland International Film Festival
Nathanael Blair, a motion picture major at Wright State, screened his documentary “It’s in the CommuniTea!” and participated in a Q&A about his film at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Continue reading
Sample suds
Wright State craft beer festival attracts local brewers and alumni
The first-ever May Daze Craft Beer Fest at Wright State University offered 45 different beers to sample from 14 local breweries. Continue reading
Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars
Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading
Paving the way
Graduate student Zach Ashby finds his direction at Wright State
Graduate student Zach Ashby found the perfect option to pursue his career goals in Wright State’s graduate human factors and industrial/organizational psychology program. Continue reading
Boots on the ground
Wright State welcomes veterans and first responders spreading the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring fallen heroes
For the third consecutive year, Wright State welcomed Carry the Load hikers who are honoring first responders and military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Continue reading
Wright State trip leaders spring to action to save a life at Yellowstone National Park
During a visit to the natural hot springs at Yellowstone National Park, Wright State students Hannah Mesa and Silas Hoam rescued a woman who was having a seizure. Continue reading
Top-seeded Wright State will host 2024 Horizon League baseball tournament after capturing regular season title
No. 1 seed Wright State will play its first game in the Horizon League baseball tournament on May 23 at 11 a.m. at Nischwitz Stadium. Continue reading
Amelia Salazar named vice president for student success at Wright State
Before joining Wright State University, Amelia Salazar served as associate vice provost for student success at Sam Houston State University. Continue reading
