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10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Wright State’s annual giving day has raised more than $1.4 million to date for scholarships, programs and athletics

Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading →

Wright State University Foundation welcomes four new trustees

New trustees bring decades of experience in education, healthcare, finance and accounting to the foundation’s Board of Trustees.

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed four new trustees to its Board of Trustees, adding leaders with strong ties to the university. Continue reading →

Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations

Boonshoft School of Medicine brings researchers and community partners together, giving the Dayton region the opportunity to help shape the future of statewide mental health research

The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre to open 2026–27 season with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’

Student actors and designers bring Miller’s Salem witch trials drama to Wright State’s Festival Playhouse

Wright State University Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit

Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading →

Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’

Performances take place on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Schuster Center
A logo that reads "West Side Story."

In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading →

Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Wright State’s involvement, a milestone reflecting the university’s deep connection with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading →

Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students

Overall enrollment is up 12% since 2022, with growth among first-time and transfer students this fall
A group of students in Wright State t-shirts walk down a sidewalk, being cheered on by staff and faculty members.

The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service

A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading →

Wright State University, Big Hoopla announce return of 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 now available

The game continues the vision launched in 2024 to bring together Wright State and the local military community and strengthen Wright State’s connection to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →