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Nov 21
Wright State supports deaf and hard of hearing community with Deaf Festival
For two decades, Wright State University has welcomed thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members to the biannual Deaf Festival. Continue reading
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Nov 20
Wright State students showcase scientific discoveries at annual research festival
The Student Union buzzed with curiosity on Nov. 7 as Wright State University students and postdocs filled the space with research posters, presentations and conversations at the Festival of Research. Continue reading
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Nov 14
Wright State medical students bring medicine to life for Mini University preschoolers
Stuffed animals became patients and preschoolers became doctors when Mini University at Wright State transformed into a bustling “teddy bear hospital.” Continue reading
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Nov 13
Wright State Theatre to present rom-com musical ‘The Wedding Singer’
Wright State University Theatre will transport audiences back to the 1980s with the romantic comedy musical “The Wedding Singer,” running Nov. 13–23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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From goats to gourds, Wright State finds fun ways to support mental health
Wright State put a creative spin on World Mental Health Day with activities designed to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading
Undergraduate enrollment rises nearly 5% at Wright State University
Undergraduate enrollment at Wright State rose to 7,963 students this fall, driving the university’s third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth to a total of 11,924 students. Continue reading
Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities
Platform gives students and employees access to professional certificates from Google, Meta, IBM and other industry leaders
Through a new partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, Wright State students can explore career paths, develop high-demand skills and earn micro-credentials and professional certificates that prove job readiness to employers. Continue reading
Nearly 1,000 Wright State students and alumni attend fall Career Fair
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police
Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading
Study by Wright State University, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association finds untreated mental illness costs Dayton region $30 billion annually
The Economic Impact Study of Behavioral Health in the Greater Dayton Region found that a 10% reduction in mental illness could boost the region’s economy by more than $1.27 billion a year. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens 2025–26 season with comedic whodunit ‘The Game’s Afoot’
Wright State University Theatre will raise the curtain on its 2025–26 season with Ken Ludwig’s mystery-comedy “The Game’s Afoot,” Sept. 26–Oct. 5 in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading
Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading
Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day
Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading
