Wright State Headlines
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Jul 9
Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing
The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading
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Jul 8
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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David McCullough tours Wright brothers’ sites, gives master class at Wright State
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the Wright brothers’ legacy during a master class at Wright State. Continue reading
Students react to Tom Hanks’ visit to Wright State
Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, staff and others turned out April 19 to see Tom Hanks and witness the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Katrina Merriweather named head women’s basketball coach
Katrina Merriweather has served as an assistant coach with the Wright State women’s basketball team for the past six seasons. Continue reading
Wright State installs exhibit on history of women and voting as presidential debate approaches
The Wright State Women’s Center created an exhibit that recognizes the historical struggle of women to win the right to vote and brings attention to the power of women in this election. Continue reading
Disaster training, an interprofessional effort
Wright State’s National Disaster Health Consortium holds disaster response exercise with Kettering Fairmont High School at the National Center for Medical Readiness. Continue reading
April Craze draws a huge crowd
For some, April Craze is a time to play carnival games and have contests with friends. For others, it’s a way to dance their cares away and enjoy delicious summertime food. But for all, it marks the end of the spring semester and a time to unwind with friends. Continue reading
Wright State’s Celebration of Research showcases student projects
The annual Celebration of Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities serves as a university-wide showcase of research projects by undergraduate and graduate students. Continue reading
Office of Disability Services honors graduates and scholarship recipients
The Office of Disability Services recognized graduating students, student employees and faculty and staff during its annual Scholarship and Graduation Reception. Continue reading
Wright State Police Department honors Emergency Communications Center operators
Emergency Communication Center staff are being recognized by Wright State and the university Police Department as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Appreciation Week. Continue reading
