Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Wright State engineering student from Darke County receives prestigious NIH award

First-generation college success stories come from all sorts of student backgrounds. Few who know her are surprised that Morgan Highlander, who hails from a rural community in Darke County, is one of those stories. Continue reading

WVXU: Wright State students to learn about the effects of Russia’s invasion from Ukrainian students

Wright State University in Dayton is partnering with a Ukrainian university on a series of online lectures about the Russian invasion. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Nicole Scherzinger, a Wright State alum, nominated for highest honor in British theater

Wright State University alumna Nicole Scherzinger has received an Olivier Award nomination, the highest honor in British theater, for her fantastic, revelatory portrayal of silent film star Norma Desmond in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading

Dayton.com: Wright State grad says ‘Hadestown’ always has a timely message

Wright State musical theater graduate Joey Monda is excited that “Hadestown” has made its way to Dayton. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to host spelling bee for first time

Wright State University will host about 60 students from around the Dayton area Monday for a regional spelling bee. The winner will attend the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Continue reading

Raj Soin College of Business professor quoted in USA Today

Wendy's CEO announces surge pricing for menu. Here's what you can expect.

“Consumers, by and large, understand that companies need to make a profit. But, when a company appears to be sticking it to a consumer in a moment of need, the customer resents it,” said John Dinsmore, a marketing professor at Wright State University who researches dynamic pricing.  Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State student makes impact in Dayton, Burundi

Can one person make a difference in the world? Angela Bingaya has an answer: Yes. Actually, three individuals: her mother, her sister and herself. Continue reading

WHIO-TV: Wright State psychiatry students to help provide mental health services at Montgomery County Jail

Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck announced a partnership with local colleges, including Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine… Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Want a job at WPAFB? Wright State event gives tips

Students attending the event learned about internships as well as full-time jobs in at the base, including work involving negotiating contracts, cybersecurity, buying equipment and managing the life cycle of aircraft and the equipment and supplies used by the U.S. Air Force. Continue reading

Dayton247Now: Wright State program gives high school students look at health care career, scholarship

A program at Wright State University is giving high school students an avenue to prepare for careers in science and health care, and the application process is now open. Continue reading