Wright State Headlines
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Videos
Student on the Scene—Stilettos
A part of Wright State’s Welcome Week, this year’s annual service project was called Striding in Stilettos. Continue reading
Raider Recon is back
Raider Recon is back! Hosted by student reporter Reilly Dixon, Raider Recon’s riveting second season will help Wright State students discover fun on-campus activities. Continue reading
Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster
Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading
John Legend challenges Wright State freshmen to find their passion
Nine-time Grammy winner John Legend urged Wright State’s incoming freshmen to consider their education “a gift.” Continue reading
Freshmen hit campus in a flurry on Move-in Day
Campus was buzzing with new students, parents and volunteers on August 23 for Wright State’s annual Move-In Day. Continue reading
John Legend to welcome Wright State Class of 2016 at Freshman Convocation
The Springfield native is a critically acclaimed, multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter known for his dedicated work as a philanthropist and social activist. Continue reading
President Hopkins: Wright State will be “relentless” in building an entrepreneurial university
During a gathering of the region’s top business leaders, Wright State President David R. Hopkins announced that the school plans to transform itself into an entrepreneurial university and will be relentless in doing so. Continue reading
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week to feature Lake Campus expert
It’s crunch time for prehistoric shark expert Chuck Ciampaglio. Continue reading
Wright State University mourns the loss of third president, Paige E. Mulhollan
Dr. Mulhollan is remembered on campus as a dynamic but “laid-back” president who took time to personally interact with faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Rinzler Student Sports Complex dedicated, field named after former Wright State president
About two hundred people including donor and namesake Allan Rinzler, Wright State President David R. Hopkins… Continue reading
