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Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo

2026 marks the 20th anniversary of Wright State’s involvement, a milestone reflecting the university’s deep connection with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading →

Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students

Overall enrollment is up 12% since 2022, with growth among first-time and transfer students this fall
A group of students in Wright State t-shirts walk down a sidewalk, being cheered on by staff and faculty members.

The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service

A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading →

Wright State University, Big Hoopla announce return of Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons

Wright State Raiders and Air Force Falcons headline a highly anticipated Nov. 2 game at the Nutter Center celebrating basketball, community and military service; tickets now available

The game continues the vision launched in 2024 to bring together Wright State and the local military community and strengthen Wright State’s connection to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →

Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement

Nine faculty members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing sustained excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement. Continue reading →

Coming in to her own

Kara Ayers ’03 shares how Wright State’s adapted sports and recreation opportunities helped shape her life
A woman in a wheelchair wearing a Wright State shirt poses outside of the Wright State University Recreation Center.

2003 grad Kara Ayers reflects on how Wright State’s accessible campus, adapted sports and supportive community helped shape her journey as a Paralympic swimmer, researcher and advocate for people with disabilities. Continue reading →

Wright State University celebrates two decades of Air Force Marathon partnership

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Wright State’s involvement, a milestone reflecting the university’s deep connection with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
A large amount of runners stand under a "START" banner, preparing to begin a race.

The university’s involvement reflects its longstanding ties to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and its role in supporting major events that bring visitors to the Dayton region. Continue reading →

Flying high

Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library rises again after extensive cleaning
A woman in a Wright State shirt is dusting a life sized model of the Wright Flyer.

Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading →

Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank

The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Aug. 27, attracting 2,627 people and distributing thousands of 103,860 pounds of food. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions

The education and workforce development initiative provides hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and researchers
Nine individuals stand in a line, smiling for a photo. Most are in matching polos.

The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading →