Wright State Raiders men’s basketball coach Clint Sargent has agreed to a contract extension through 2031, the school announced on Wednesday, Aug. 26. The Raiders reached the NCAA tournament for the fifth time in program history in 2026.

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The Wright State volleyball team opens the 2026 season at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, against Santa Clara at the Nutter Center in the Raider Invitational. The Raiders then play Eastern Illinois at 1 p.m. Saturday and Marquette at 7 p.m. Saturday.

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More than 2,400 students moved into Wright State dorms beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19, with an increase in enrollment projected, said Sue Edwards, Wright State University president. The university is spending $4.5 million to install a roundabout and revamp the front of campus.

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Chandler enrolled at Michigan State University and then attended the University of Toledo College of Law. His path to a career in college athletics began there with a graduate assistant job in NCAA compliance at Toledo.

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Professor Madhavi Kadakia was recently recognized by the Association of American Medical Colleges for her leadership on the Steering Committee for the Group on Research Advancement and Development, a national forum for research leaders at medical schools and teaching hospitals.

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“Moody’s decision to revise our outlook from stable to positive reinforces confidence in Wright State’s financial trajectory. That stability allows the university to advance our mission of serving the region’s students — not just today, but for generations to come,” said WSU President Sue Edwards.

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“We’re asking Wright State to open these scholarships up to everybody. They should not be sex based. We don’t want the money cut off. We want the students to get the money. But everybody should have a fair shot at it,” said Founder and President of the Equal Protections Project William Jacobson.

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“The reference to engaging with the Anglo-American conservative tradition alongside other major currents of thought reflects the Center’s commitment to exploring the broad range of ideas, traditions and perspectives,” said Deena John, a spokeswoman for Wright State University.

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“We’re excited to bring this Tony-winning production to our screens—starring the original Broadway stars!,” said NEON Manager Jonathan McNeal. 2012 Wright State University graduate Joey Monda of Sing Out, Louise! Productions won his first Tony Award as co-producer of “Hadestown.”

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WSU alumnus Will Davis serves as the director of the Eichelberger Center for Community Voices at WYSO, a collaborative space for audio training, production and storytelling. Davis was a student, staff member and faculty member at Wright State.

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“Our universities should be places where students can pursue their education, interests, and future careers without fear for their personal safety,” Rep. Levi Dean, R-Xenia, said .

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Wright State plans to spend nearly $370 million next year, up from about $277 million in the 2026 fiscal year. Sommer Todd, the university’s controller, noted the university’s revenues for this year will match expenses.

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