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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

Agricultural enthusiast

After traveling to Australia, Lake Campus student Katelyn Kinsella is digging into an agriculture degree

Katelyn Kinsella, an agriculture major at Wright State's Lake Campus, is a leader in the Ohio Future Farmers of America and traveled to Australia to learn about that country’s agriculture practices.

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Good chemistry

Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State

Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music.

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Paving the way

Graduate student Zach Ashby finds his direction at Wright State

Graduate student Zach Ashby found the perfect option to pursue his career goals in Wright State's graduate human factors and industrial/organizational psychology program.