Wright State Headlines
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May 7
The art of medicine
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
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn’t the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped … Continue reading
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
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
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Apr 30
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
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
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News
Video—NASA Glenn director visits region, Wright State
Jason Parker, director of Wright States Research Institute says having NASA on a resume would also go along way to landing the promising STEM student of tomorrow. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine Public Health Grand Rounds event to examine the state of the region’s trauma centers
A panel of experts will discuss “The State of the Region’s Trauma Centers” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3 to 4 p.m., at Wright State University in the Student Union Discovery Room. Continue reading
Wright State, National Weather Service to offer storm-spotter training
The National Weather Service’s forecast office will offer Skywarn storm spotter training at the Wright State Nutter Center Thursday, Sept. 5. Continue reading
Rocsi Diaz urges Wright State freshmen to follow what they love
Rocsi Diaz, an Entertainment Tonight correspondent and former BET anchor, urged each student in Wright State University’s freshman class to find his or her passion and give back in that area. Continue reading
Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities to offer seminar on infant mortality in Ohio
In 2011, 1,088 Ohio infants died before their first birthday. Ohio’s 2010 infant mortality rate was 7.7 per 1,000 live births… Continue reading
Student on the Scene: Move-In Day 2013
After a long, dormant summer, Wright State University’s Dayton campus is once again buzzing with activity for Move-In Day. Continue reading
Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance hosts breakfast for local nonprofit agencies, professionals
Over 70 guests from more than 50 area nonprofit agencies gathered August 21 at Wright State University’s Nonprofit Leader Alliance (NLA) breakfast at the Dayton Cultural Center. Continue reading
Wright State chapel wins state design award
The St. John Bosco Chapel, home of Catholic Campus Ministry at Wright State University, has won a design award from the AIA Ohio, the state unit of the American Institute of Architects. Continue reading
Jeff Vernooy played key roles in making Wright State more accessible to those with disabilities
Excerpt Jeffrey Vernooy, who died Monday at 61, was the driving force behind many of the programs that make Wright State University one of the top disability-friendly schools in the nation, colleagues said Tuesday. A “tremendous role model,” Vernooy spent … Continue reading
Entertainment Tonight reporter Rocsi Diaz to headline Freshman Convocation
Rocsi Diaz—Entertainment Tonight correspondent and former co-anchor of Black Entertainment Television’s 106 & Park—will help welcome Wright State University’s freshman class. Continue reading
