Wright State Headlines
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Oct 30
Hundreds turn out for Trunk-or-Treat at Wright State
Wright State University students, police officers and community organizations transformed a parking lot into a Halloween celebration, handing out candy to about 400 Mini University preschoolers and their parents during the university’s fifth annual Trunk-or-Treat event. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds to campus
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day on Oct. 24. Continue reading
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Oct 29
Premier Health makes history as exclusive jersey patch sponsor of Wright State Athletics, marking new era in growing partnership
The new uniform design will feature the Premier Health logo for every Wright State athletics team, highlighting a longstanding relationship between the university and the Dayton region’s academic health system. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State’s cybersecurity program awarded nearly $200,000 to strengthen workforce development efforts
SecureAM Pathways will connect Wright State’s cybersecurity program with local employers to identify workforce needs and prepare students to fill in-demand roles after graduation. Continue reading
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Oct 27
Wright State brings community partners together for Campus Safety Day
Wright State’s campus came alive with flashing lights, emergency vehicles and interactive activities as students, faculty and staff gathered for the university’s second Campus Safety Day. Continue reading
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News
History of Raider basketball — the shot by Mike Grote
Before Michael Jordan hit what would become known as “The Shot” in the 1989 Eastern Conference playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Mike Grote did his own take on a game-winner at Kentucky Wesleyan in 1983. Continue reading
Wright State Research Institute wins DARPA cooperative agreement
The Wright State Research Institute (WSRI) has been awarded a cooperative agreement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency… Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — rise to prominence
When Ralph Underhill arrived at Wright State in May of 1978, the Raiders’ days of being “the other team” were done. Continue reading
Acceptance, belonging and teamwork voiced as Wright State strengths in latest community dialogue
The willingness to work together, the freedom to try new things and a strong sense of acceptance and community were among the strengths of Wright State voiced in the latest community dialogue session… Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — the early years
Few of today’s Wright State University student-athletes will associate the taste of bologna with their intercollegiate sports experience. This was not always the case. Continue reading
Wright State women’s bowling team hitting their mark
The Wright State women’s and men’s club bowling teams are both having terrific seasons. Continue reading
Wright State to host regional robotics competition
The FIRST POWER UP Robotics Competition regional tournament on March 2–3 is expected to draw 60 teams from around the Midwest to the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Still time to participate in community dialogue sessions for strategic planning process
Participants will reflect on their time at Wright State — as students, employees, alumni or partners — and explore ideas of pride, transformation and potential at the university. Continue reading
Community dialogue session focuses on student success
Participants said the community dialogue session made them feel hopeful about Wright State’s future. Continue reading
What’s the story?
Wright State students pull meaning from data and turn it into storytelling videos
Data Visualization for Business course trains Raj Soin College of Business students to understand data analytics through stories. Continue reading
