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Finding the Wright Path

Monica Sewell spent years believing a restaurant manager’s job was her career ceiling. Then she discovered the Wright Path Program and earned her degree.

After returning to college at 46, Monica Sewell found a clear roadmap to her degrees through Wright State’s Wright Path Program — and now she’s helping other transfer students find their way. Continue reading →

Wright State University announces sold out game for Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons

Wright State Raiders and Air Force Falcons headline a highly anticipated Nov. 2 game at the Nutter Center celebrating basketball, community and military service; tickets are sold out

The Nov. 2 game will feature the Wright State Raiders and the Air Force Falcons and also serve as the home opener for the defending Horizon League champions. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Family Weekend brings Raider families together

Wright State University welcomed students and their families to campus Oct. 9–11 for Family Weekend. Continue reading →

International scholars

Three Wright State students receive the prestigious Gilman Scholarship for study abroad experiences
Three students, all wearing Wright State study abroad t-shirts, pose over a bannister. Different countries' flags are in the background.

From exploring Japan’s culture to teaching second graders in Chile and composing music in New Zealand, Wright State students turn study abroad into opportunities to learn, grow and pursue their passions. Continue reading →

A fresh start leads to finding his people

Landon Perry transferred to Wright State to save on tuition and found a home in Center for Health Professions

After transferring to Wright State, biological sciences major Landon Perry found his community, excelled academically and became a peer mentor helping other students succeed. Continue reading →

Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award

Award from the International Cinematographers Guild honors the next generation of visionary filmmakers

Amy Faust’s accomplishment shows her students, especially those from underserved populations, that a career in the film industry is possible. Continue reading →

Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus

Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading →

Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history

Nearly $5,000 grant funds the conservation of four artifacts in Wright State’s collection
Orville Wright's botany sketchbook opened to a page depicting a plant.

Housed in the largest archival collection of Wright family material in the world, the preserved items will continue to serve as a resource for generations to come. Continue reading →

Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus

Creating stronger connections between the Lake campus and the surrounding community is at the heart of the improvements
A woman stands on a paddleboard that is laying on the grass. She is wearing a life vest and holding a paddle. Behind her is a kayak rental booth.

Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading →

Dream, innovate and soar

Wright State celebrates research and AI technology with Wright Brothers Day

Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading →