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Lessons lived, learned and happily shared

Asking questions, working hard and staying open to opportunity helped Anna Lawson graduate from Wright State with a 4.0 GPA, study abroad experience, a marketing internship — and no debt
Anna sits next to the Moat before her last round of final exams. The Moat, outside of Allyn Hall, was refinished and refilled during her final semester.

2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading

Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031

Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program

Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading

Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions

A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading

Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science

Dr. Bunning brings a distinguished 35-year career of service at AFRL and WPAFB

Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading

The art of medicine

John Corker ’14 honored as the 2026 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus

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

Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus

Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability revitalized the long-neglected vegetable garden, focusing on the introduction of flowering native plants and geological elements

Three years after the initial process began, the Students for Earth and Environmental Sustainability organization officially welcomed a new pollinator garden to campus. Continue reading

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

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

Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy

Jahi McDonald is giving student-athletes a voice in the evolving landscape of NCAA athletics

High jumper and marketing major Jahi McDonald represents Wright State, the Horizon League and Division I student-athletes on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Continue reading

More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses

984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled

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