Wright State Headlines
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Jan 14
Wright State receives $3 million grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement across Southwest Ohio
Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development has received a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant to strengthen civic literacy and engagement among K–12 educators and students across 16 counties in Southwest Ohio. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment and excitement to Wright State’s Campus Recreation
Wright State University students, faculty and staff welcome major renovation of Campus Recreation Fitness Center. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State University settles civil lawsuit against WSARC, now doing business as Parallax Advanced Research Corporation
The Wright State University Office of General Counsel releases statement following the legal settlement. Continue reading
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Jan 12
Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship
A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching. Continue reading
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Dec 18 2025
Wright State recognizes Nursing Professor Kim Ringo for advancing international student success
Wright State nursing professor and alumna Kim Ringo received the 2025 International Education Award for her leadership and mentorship in supporting international nursing students. Continue reading
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Videos
Taking the lead
Wright Leader Academy laying the groundwork for university’s future
Representatives from 12 campus units developed their leadership skills through the new Wright Leader Academy. Continue reading
Natural cause
The woods of Wright State, hub of research projects, granted partial conservation easement
Wright State creates a 15-acre conservation easement in the woods to protect a rare bat and other endangered species from development. Continue reading
Group seeks to make Wright State more bike friendly
More than 300 community members, elected officials and cycling enthusiast attended the Miami Valley Cycling Summit. Continue reading
Fine sign
Hundreds of incoming Wright State students greeted at Signing Day
Nearly 700 incoming freshmen officially became Raiders during the university’s first Signing Day. Continue reading
Cafeteria style
Wright State marketing students put robotic dining device under the microscope
Students in the Marketing Challenges course work on applied-type projects, including with established companies on products that are new and innovative. Continue reading
Stress relief
More than a dozen furry guests visited Wright State University’s Dunbar Library April 25 for Fuzz Therapy. Continue reading
Thousands attend April Craze
April Craze marks the end of the spring semester and a time to unwind with friends. Continue reading
Student-athletes hosts Olympians
Two dozen athletes from Special Olympics of Greater Dayton took part in an indoor field day to help celebrate National Student Athlete Day on April 14. Continue reading
Wright State students say goodbye to former President Hopkins
After 10 years leading the university, David R. Hopkins stepped down as president of Wright State in mid-March. Continue reading
Wright State students make valuable connections at Education Expo
Over 100 Wright State students registered for and over 20 school districts attended the Education Expo on April 13 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
