Wright State Headlines
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Oct 23
Four Wright State nursing programs receive accreditations, including new doctorate degree
Wright State University’s School of Nursing has reinforced its reputation as a premier nursing education destination by securing renewed — and in one case, new — accreditations across its comprehensive program offerings. Continue reading
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Oct 22
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience
Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for student experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Special Categories
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
Wright State’s undergrad computer science and engineering programs ranked among top in Ohio by U.S. News
Wright State University’s undergraduate computer science and engineering programs are ranked No. 3 among Ohio’s public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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
