Wright State Headlines
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Dec 4
Wright State engineering and computer science students earn prestigious federal SMART Scholarships
Six Wright State engineering and computer science students received prestigious Department of Defense SMART (Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation) Scholarships. Continue reading
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Dec 3
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden selected for prestigious FBI National Academy program
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden will attend the prestigious FBI National Academy, joining law enforcement leaders from around the world to advance his training and bring enhanced safety practices back to campus.
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Dec 1
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business ranked among the best for entrepreneurs by Princeton Review
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business is the only university in Ohio named to the Princeton Review’s Top 50 Graduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2026. Continue reading
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Nov 26
Wright State’s annual Raidersgiving draws hundreds
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 14th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
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Nov 25
Wright State named a Best for Vets College
Wright State was named to the 2025 Best for Vets: Colleges list by the Military Times, recognizing the university’s longstanding commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and their families. Continue reading
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WYSO Public Radio: Ohio awards $579K to Wright State to support electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training
New state funding will bolster training in electric vehicle (EV) and advanced manufacturing technologies at Wright State University. The Ohio Department of Higher Education awarded the campus $579,000 to strengthen education and training opportunities. The funding will enhance classroom learning … Continue reading
Spectrum News: Wright State, local colleges and hospitals launch mental health program for students
Wright State University is teaming up with local colleges, and three major Ohio hospital systems are working together to expand access to mental health care for college students. The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program came together with the help of … Continue reading
WYSO Public Radio: There’s a shortage of mental health workers. A Wright State initiative aims to help.
Wright State University received a federal grant to get more interns in the mental health field. Continue reading
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
Wright State experts share economic cost of behavioral health challenges on WYSO
WYSO Public Radio featured Wright State research on the significant economic impact of untreated mental illness in the greater Dayton region. The interviews highlighted findings from the Economic Impact of Behavioral Health in the Greater Dayton Region study, published by … Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Scene75 founder funds new entrepreneurship hub at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business
A gift from a Dayton entrepreneur and his family is set to launch a chapter of innovation at one of the region’s largest universities: an entrepreneurship incubator built to launch the school’s next wave of student startups. Wright State University’s … Continue reading
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience
Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for student experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
Yellow Springs News: Wright State biologist shares the remarkable story behind Ohio’s legendary Logan Elm
Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences, shared the history of one of Ohio’s most storied trees — the Logan Elm — in a guest column in the Yellow Springs News. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State political scientist provides context for surge in competitive school board races
Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, talked to the Dayton Daily News about an increase in competitive races for area boards of education in the Nov. 4 election. Hannah theorizes that the surge of interest … Continue reading
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
