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Featured Events

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First Weekend 2023

Friday, August 25–Sunday, August 27

As you embark on this exciting new journey, you'll be embraced by events and programs designed to help you feel at home and express yourself at Wright State. First Weekend is a time for you to explore who you are, harness your unique strengths, and nurture your individuality. First Weekend is a time for you to 'Be You.' The opportunities to be authentically you, Raider, are limitless.

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Raider Weeks 2023

Monday, August 28–Saturday, September 9

Join your fellow Raiders during the first two weeks of the Fall Semester for various events designed to jump-start your Wright State experience. The annual Raider Weeks provide the perfect opportunity to meet new people and learn how to get involved at Wright State University.

Don't miss out on the events, open houses, booths, tours showcasing our student services and engagement opportunities, and fun!

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Student Profiles

Student Profile

From barista to CEO

Wright State business student Rahul Balami has always believed that taking small steps forward will lead to big adventures

Rahul Balami started his Wright State journey behind the counter at ReyRey Café and, within a year, advanced from barista to CFO and then CEO of the student-run business.

Student Profile

Wright State senior paints a new path through fine arts internship

A new partnership between Wright State and the Miami Valley School is giving painting major Cienna Wallace real-world classroom experience and opening doors for future fine arts students interested in teaching.

Student Profile

Listening with her heart

Student Government President Shloka Ravinuthala champions student voices and campus connections

Wright State biomedical engineering major Shloka Ravinuthala leads the Student Government Association with empathy and a commitment to amplifying student voices across campus.