Wright State Headlines
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Oct 16
Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award
Faust’s accomplishment shows her students, especially those from underserved populations, that a career in the film industry is possible. Continue reading
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Oct 14
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
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Oct 13
Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history
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
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Oct 12
Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus
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
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Oct 9
Dream, innovate and soar
Wright Brothers Day at Wright State University showcased how modern innovators are building on the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Continue reading
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Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award
Adam White and Amy Faust honored for their short film ‘Photography’
Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading
Engineering jump-start
More than 130 new students get a head start on college through math boot camp
More than 130 first-year Wright State University students participated in a free pre-college boot camp to prepare them for the academic challenges in college. Continue reading
Wright State filmmakers help bring Smithsonian exhibition to life at Dayton Art Institute
Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures students and alumni create immersive film for touring William H. Johnson exhibit
Students and alumni from Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures created an immersive short film inspired by William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” paintings, bringing the stories of Marian Anderson, Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson to life. Continue reading
Wright State MBA earns national recognition as one of The Princeton Review’s Best On-Campus Programs
Raj Soin College of Business MBA combines academic excellence, real-world learning and career-focused opportunities
The recognition is a part of The Princeton Review’s annual Best Business Schools for 2027 and is based on survey data including career outcomes, admission rate and academics. Continue reading
Wright State awards free tuition to two students at volleyball match
The contest was a collaborative effort to increase student engagement and build excitement around the Fall Semester and Raider Athletics
Wright State Athletics, the Division of Student Affairs and President Sue Edwards teamed up to give away a year of free tuition to two students during the Wright State volleyball match against Santa Clara. Continue reading
Tropical takeover
Thousands of Wright State students celebrate start of Fall Semester with tropical-themed festival
Fall Fest, the annual celebration that kicks off the Fall Semester at Wright State University, brought thousands of students, staff and faculty together for a tropical-themed day filled with fun, music, food and free giveaways. Continue reading
Wright State’s Division of Campus Safety earns Ohio law enforcement accreditation
The recognition highlights the division’s commitment to professional standards and continuous improvement
Wright State’s accreditation serves as an important milestone in ensuring a safe and supportive experience for the campus community. Continue reading
Futbol is life
Wright State’s first men’s soccer players reunite with current players more than 50 years after taking the field together
Eight former players from Wright State University’s original men’s soccer team visited Alumni Field on Aug. 14 to reminisce about the game they love and connect with current players and coaches. Continue reading
Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning
The Muse Machine Summer Institute immersed K–12 teachers in documentary filmmaking and experiential training
The Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures hosted educators from 26 schools in the region during the institute’s first focus on documentary filmmaking. Continue reading
Summer of discovery
Wright State students take their research beyond campus to academic conferences across the continent
From investigating invasive species to determining what temperature light makes someone perform at their best, students in the College of Science and Mathematics shared their findings at summer conferences. Continue reading
