We See the Potential in You

The Wright brothers were not pilots. They were dreamers and inventors. Through their persistence they taught the world to fly. Named after these pioneers, we carry on their desire to build, create, and pioneer. What does it mean to be a pioneer? Find out here.

Celebrating 50 Years

In 1967, when enrollment reached 5,704 students, the Dayton Campus of Miami University and Ohio State University ceased to exist, and the newly independent Wright State University came into being. Join us throughout 2017 as we celebrate our history and look forward to the future.

“This is the right time to be at Wright State.”

Cheryl B. Schrader officially joined Wright State on July 1, after a successful five-year tenure as chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology.

The People of Wright State

Our Stories 
Student Profile

Sea change

Wright State student Saundra-Anne Morrell brings 23-year Navy career to pursuit of doctorate at School of Professional Psychology
Saundra-Anne Morrell is pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology at Wright State to prepare for a career counseling children and their parents.
Student Profile

Geologist gem

Rita Ghose, who graduated with a master's in earth and environmental sciences, studies geology to help boost the economy of Bangladesh.
Student Profile

Literacy love

Allison Rives, who is pursuing her master’s degree in literacy from the College of Education and Human Services, instills a love of reading in her elementary school students.
Student Profile

Lucky break

Wright State senior and Air Force veteran Lilia Barberi discovered passion for nursing after basic training injury
After serving as a medic at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Lilia Barberi is preparing for a career in nursing through Wright State's Veteran Bachelor of Science Nursing program option.

Events

Calendar 

Summer Orientation 2017

Wednesday, July 26, 8 am to 4 pm
Wright State Student Union

Welcome to the Wright State Community! During Summer Orientation you will register for your Fall Semester Classes, learn

Raider Open House

Friday, August 4, 9 am to 1 pm
Wright State University - Student Union

MBA Virtual Info Session

Wednesday, August 9, 6 pm to 7 pm

Academic Advantage Program (AAP)

Monday, August 14, 8 am to Friday, August 18, 5 pm
280 Joshi

News

Newsroom 

Wright State course gives students from Switzerland up-close look at U.S. social work system

A comparative exchange course involves Swiss students coming to Wright State one year and Wright State students traveling to Switzerland the next.

Wright State engineering professor Maher Amer wins prestigious engineering fellowship at Saudi Arabian university

Maher Amer, a mechanical and materials engineering professor, will research the next generation of solar cells, as a Fulbright Scholar at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Wright State President Cheryl B. Schrader meets with leaders of Sinclair College, University of Dayton

Schrader also has future meetings scheduled with Jo Alice Blondin, president of Clark State Community College; and Cynthia Jackson-Hammond, president of Central State University.