Presidential debate coverage

Wright State University experienced a spike of media coverage when it was announced that university will host the first presidential debate on Sept. 26, 2016, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Here’s a roundup of the coverage.

Dayton Daily News: Wright State pick puts Dayton on national stage
With the Republican convention in Cleveland next July and the first presidential debate at Wright State University in September, perhaps more presidential candidates should make it official and move to Ohio. Read more (premium) >>

WHIO News Center 7: Presidential debate at Wright State “enormous” economic impact
Presidential debate at Wright State to pump millions into local economy. Watch the report >>

NBC 4 Columbus: Wright State students excited for first presidential debate to come to campus
“I am super excited that we’re having the first debate, next fall,” said Elijah Knapp. “It really is a privilege that we get to host the debate, represent Ohio and represent the country.” Read more >>

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to host first presidential debate
“This isn’t just about Wright State, it’s about the whole region,” Hopkins said. “Not a lot of public universities have the chance to host debates. I’m looking forward to ways to get the students involved, we’re seeing these debates come to the heart of our democracy.” Read more >>

WDTN: Social media abuzz with presidential debate announcement
The announcement that the first presidential debate will happen right here in the Miami Valley has social media abuzz. Read more >>

Dayton Daily News: Businesses buoyed by news of presidential debate at Wright State

“The trickle down effect is enormous,” said Kathleen Young, executive director of the Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We are talking all the service industry — restaurants, hotels, rental car companies, airline tickets, furniture rental for the press, equipment rental, security.” Read more (premium) >>

Dayton Business Journal: Five numbers to know as Wright State hosts the first 2016 presidential debate
Our sister paper, Denver Business Journal, reported extensively on the impact of the first presidential debate in 2012, which took place in that city. A few takeaway numbers to think about. Read more >>

CNN: 2016 presidential debate calendar set
Dayton, St. Louis and Las Vegas will each host presidential debates ahead of the 2016 general election. Read more >>

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Ohio’s Wright State University will host first debate between presidential nominees in 2016
Cleveland hosted the first primary-season presidential candidate debate in August. Ohio will do the same for the first debate of the general election season next fall. Read more >>

WVXU Public Radio: Wright State University to host presidential debate
In a news release, Wright State President David R. Hopkins says, “I could not be any prouder of our university and the fact that the Commission on Presidential Debates has entrusted Wright State to host such an important event.” Read more >>