Monthly Archives: September 2023

New cohort chosen for Wright Leader Academy

The 2023–24 Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 16 faculty and staff members seeking to take their leadership journey at Wright State to the next level. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Disability Services, Education & Leadership, Engineering & Computer Science, Faculty & Staff, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, Leadership Studies in Education & Organizations, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success |

Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance

Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Air Force Marathon draws thousands to Wright State University

Runners, walkers and volunteers descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading

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A summer in Cooperstown

Alex Buchheit, a graduate public history student at Wright State, enjoyed a summer of a lifetime where baseball heroes are immortalized. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Career Services, Graduate, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, News |

Wright State’s nursing program rises in U.S. News rankings

Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.

Wright State’s undergraduate nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Nursing, Psychology, Rankings, Science & Mathematics |

Dayton Daily News: Wright State enrollment up for first time in several years

Number of first-time students has risen, university officials said.

Wright State University’s enrollment this semester increased 2.2% from the previous year, the first growth of overall student population since fall 2015. Continue reading

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Getting social

The College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies welcomed new graduate students to Wright State University with an orientation session and social and networking event. Continue reading

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Total student enrollment increases at Wright State University

For the first time since 2015, the number of students at Wright State University has increased, with a total of 11,036 students enrolled for Fall Semester. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Home news sidebar, News, Undergraduate |

Wright State alumnus, entrepreneur makes strides in AI technology

Wright State computer science graduate Hany Elemary is developing a conversational AI initiative for the drive-through ordering system at Wendy’s restaurants. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Business, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Wright State will sponsor fun and exciting community-oriented events both on campus and in the local community to celebrate Sept. 15–Oct. 15. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Inclusive Excellence, Latino Center, News |