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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
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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
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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
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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

More than 2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester

Wright State University welcomed more than 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2026 Fall Semester. Continue reading

Wright State welcomes another increase in residential students this fall

More than 2,400 students will live on the Dayton Campus as residence hall move-in begins Aug. 19

More than 2,400 students are expected to live on Wright State’s Dayton Campus this fall, the highest number of on-campus residents in the past 10 years. Continue reading

Seeing and believing

Christina Davis knew Wright State was the right choice. Now she’s searching for cancer treatments while finishing her doctorate and preparing for the next big venture.

Now at the No. 1 graduate school in the country for biological sciences, Christina Davis credits her Wright State education for helping lay the foundation for her success. Continue reading

Curating a career

Wright State art major Mikail Berger-Messenger transforms a summer internship into his first public exhibition

Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major, curated “From Campus to Community,” showcasing the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading

Setting up the community

The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley’s best

Wright State recognized for Best Collegiate Play and Best Collegiate Musical in the Dayton Daily News’ annual theatre review

Award-winning productions and standout performances showcase the talent of Wright State Theatre students, faculty and alumni. Continue reading