Wright State in the News

Wright State media highlights, April 28–May 2

From NATO insights to Tony nominations, Wright State faculty, students and alumni made their mark in media this week, showcasing innovation, expertise and artistic triumphs. Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Financial literacy education at Wright State University

At Wright State University, we are committed to improving financial literacy throughout the Raider community. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to graduate more than 1,400 students this weekend

Wright State University expects to graduate 1,459 students during its spring commencement held Friday and Saturday at the Wright State Nutter Center. The graduate ceremony will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the Nutter Center. Undergraduates will graduate Saturday … Continue reading

Wright State President Sue Edwards talks supporting students, embracing innovation and leading through change on the ‘Reimagining HigherEd’ podcast

Wright State University President Sue Edwards, Ph.D., joined Judyth Sachs, Ph.D., chief academic officer of Studiosity, on the “Reimagining HigherEd” podcast. They discuss: The importance of accessible, affordable education and Edwards’ commitment to support students, particularly those from underserved backgrounds … Continue reading

Mercer County Outlook: Lake Campus to hold annual commencement ceremony

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, the Lake Campus of Wright State University will hold its 53rd annual commencement ceremony at Romer’s Catering in Celina. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. Susan Edwards, Ph.D., president, Wright State University, will be … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State University names university leader permanent provost, VP of academic affairs

A leading Dayton-area higher education institution has appointed a university leader as vice president for academic affairs and provost. Jim Denniston formally takes on the position effective immediately. He has been acting provost since Jan. 1, and members of Wright … Continue reading

Wright State media highlights, April 7–18

Local media spotlighted Wright State with coverage of Lt. Gov. Tressel’s visit to campus, a community health fair led by medical students in partnership with Premier Health and new state support aimed at boosting STEM education. Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Lt. Gov. Tressel, Wright State leaders discuss Dayton’s workforce needs, state support

As Ohio looks to inventory the current status of its higher education facilities and determine regional needs, the economic comeback in the Dayton area has not gone unnoticed by state officials. Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visited Wright State University for … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State theatre alum invited to write musical for current students

Wright State University’s School of Fine and Performing Arts tapped 2006 theatre alum Ronvé O’Daniel to write a new, full-length, two-act musical. The working title is “How to Survive in New York City” and it is expected to premiere in … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: New Lt. Gov. Tressel touts workforce in Wright State visit

Excerpt Workforce creation is a priority for the last two years of current Gov. Mike DeWine’s term, said Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel. Tressel said the biggest item that DeWine asked him to work on was seeing how the state could … Continue reading