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Exceeding expectations

Young and driven, Wright State bowling builds toward a bigger run next season

The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading →

Wright State students to host 12-hour dance marathon to support Dayton Children’s Hospital

Wright State University students will dance, play games and rally for 12 hours during Raiderthon, a student-led dance marathon that raises funds for Dayton Children’s Hospital, on March 28. Continue reading →

Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight

Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region

Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading →

Building belonging

Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive

Tonya Mathis, who earned degrees in rehabilitation services and education from Wright State, credits the university with helping her find her voice and define her purpose. Continue reading →

New course gives Wright State students real-world experience in genetics research

Thanks to a gift from three-time Wright State University graduate Doug Hull, a new class offers students experiential learning opportunities in the fields of genetics and genomics. Continue reading →

Wright State medical students discover where next journey as future doctors will continue at 2026 Match Day celebration

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine students learned where they will train as resident physicians, tearing open match envelopes at noon during the annual Match Day ceremony. Continue reading →

Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy

Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Nutter Center hosting Ohio basketball state tournament semifinals

The Wright State University Nutter Center will host eight girls and 10 boys state semifinal basketball games in March. Continue reading →

Reading madness

Mini University book reading contest is a slam-dunk at encouraging literacy at an early age

Wright State University President Sue Edwards and dozens of faculty and staff are reading to children at Mini University during a month-long March Madness-themed event Continue reading →

Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading →