Wright State in the News

Dayton Business Journal: Inside Wright State’s push to innovate education and research with regional partners

Named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University aims to carry forward their bold inventive spirit in everything it does. “Our mission is not only to educate, but to innovate by solving problems, creating opportunity and elevating … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State expands programs to ease financial barriers to higher education

Higher education can be an expensive barrier for many interested individuals, and Wright State University knows that. To counteract this, the university has launched multiple opportunities for potential and current students in need to overcome that obstacle. Wright State is … Continue reading →

WDTN: Wright State’s ‘Wedding Singer’ shows off ‘future talent of musical theatre’

Beginning Thursday, Nov. 13, Wright State theatre fans, would-be wedding singers and musical lovers in general can watch the university’s adaptation of “The Wedding Singer.” Across its nine performances over eight days, the production will feature the talents of what … Continue reading →

Wright State archivist featured in Ohio public radio story on Katharine Wright

The often-overlooked story of Katharine Wright — the sister who kept her famous brothers soaring — was spotlighted on The Ohio Newsroom. Toni Vanden Bos, head of Special Collections and Archives at Wright State University, shared how Katharine Wright’s determination … Continue reading →

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 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 →

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 →