International Student News

Wright State expands efforts to increase the diversity of its international student population.

Wright State soccer player Deri Corfe left his native England to continue to play the game that he loves in the United States.

While Gustavo Santos took classes in Wright State's LEAP Intensive English Program, his family got to experience American culture.

Dhanashri Desai, who graduated from Wright State in May with a master's degree in mechanical engineering, returned to her native India for a valuable internship.

LEAP Cultural Hours are designed to introduce international students to other cultures, meet new people and practice their English skills outside of class.

Rahim Akrami, who graduated with master’s degrees in public administration and international and comparative politics, is serving a fellowship with the city of Dubuque, Iowa.

“Trip Around the World” was the theme of this year’s Wright State International Festival, which celebrated its 35th year on April 27 in the Student Union Atrium.

The International Festival will be held Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium.

Wright State is expanding its efforts to recruit international students, enhance its Study Abroad Program, partner with faculty on internationalization efforts and build international components into the curriculum.

As part of a Small Business Marketing Planning course, Raj Soin College of Business students have developed a marketing plan for the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English Program.