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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Groove thing
Wright State’s Dayton Campus is electric for First Weekend activities
Wright State University students opened the Fall Semester with First Weekend on the Dayton Campus. Continue reading
Success in the spotlight and off the grid
A look at where fine arts students are now
Updates on fine arts alumni, all outstanding in their field — including those actually living in a field in Costa Rica. Continue reading
Life at the Lake: Crossroads of creativity
In graphics and digital, students have designs on success
The Wright State-Lake Campus graphic and digital design programs are like the crossroads—where it all comes together—for so many students. Continue reading
Wright State students go to Italy
The Wright State art history and photography programs partnered for an unforgettable experience for students studying abroad. Continue reading
Wright State campus store celebrates reopening this week
The Raider Landing campus store reopened in 182 Student Union, offering Wright State community members a refreshed shopping experience. Continue reading
Let there be light
Finance expert with longtime love for filmmaking helps motion pictures students
Wright State graduate Mark Black, a financial planner and independent film fan, gives back and helps motion picture students achieve their dreams. Continue reading
Home sweet home
Over 200 Wright State University staff, faculty and student volunteers welcomed new and returning residential students to the Dayton Campus during Operation Move-In. Continue reading
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
Wright State psychologist receives $500,000 grant for eye research
Scott N J Watamaniuk, a professor of psychology at Wright State, received a $500,000 grant to investigate how the brain coordinates the movements of the two eyes. Continue reading
ArtsGala: A celebration of students, scholarships and skills
A classy and classic gala that showcases outstanding fine and performing arts students and raises money to help those students complete their education. Continue reading
