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Adventures await

Adventures await

Wright State and Five Rivers MetroParks host 20th Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor exploration and learning

February 24, 2026

The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling.

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Ready to lead

Wright State leadership programs help new and returning students acclimate to a new school year

August 22, 2025

Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus.

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Going for gold

Wright State University welcomes first-year students with food, fun and competition

August 27, 2024

First Weekend was packed with many opportunities for new and returning students to learn about Wright State, get involved and have fun.

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Lead the way

Wright State University leadership retreat welcomes its largest class of students

August 19, 2024

Now in its 18th year, the summer leadership experience is designed to build relationships between student leaders at Wright State.

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Reaching new heights

Wrights State students use indoor climbing wall to prepare for exciting outdoor adventures

June 18, 2024

What started as two Wright State students wanting to try something new has blossomed into almost two dozen Raiders training several days per week and traveling the country for thrills and adventures.

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A sight to see

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together to witness the solar eclipse

April 9, 2024

The Wright State University community celebrated a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on the Dayton and Lake campuses on April 8.

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