Monthly Archives: September 2024

Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for social mobility

“Wright State is committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality education, no matter what walk of life they come from, and helping them get across the finish line with a degree,” said President Susan Edwards. Continue reading

Posted in Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Rankings |

Dayton Daily News: Mental health is a community problem, panelists say at Wright State event

The Dayton Daily News joined Wright State University and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association in sponsoring the program

The five-member panel of a Mental Health Matters event at Wright State University told the nearly 300-person crowd that the mental health problems in the area urgently need to be addressed during the event Tuesday. The panel raised four main … Continue reading

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State sees enrollment continue to climb

The local university continues to see a rosy picture of growth among its students

Excerpt Wright State’s enrollment has increased nearly 10% since 2022 and its president cited the work by the university to reduce students barriers to attend as a reason for the growth. “The colleges, the faculty and the staff, the amount … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Master of Public Health program to celebrate 20th anniversary

Wright State University’s public health program will celebrate 20 years of excellence this year, starting with a kick-off event and reception on Thursday, Sept. 26. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Around Campus, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Master of Public Health, Medicine, News, Public Health, Student Union |

Rushing home

Cheering and screams of pure joy filled Wright State’s Dayton Campus as dozens of female students pledged to join five different sororities. Continue reading

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Wright State celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Wright State will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of events on and off campus. Continue reading

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

WDPR interviews visual artist slated to visit Wright State

Emily Momohara, a visual artist whose film “Namba” will be screened at Wright State University on Sept. 18, was interviewed on “ArtsFocus” on WDPR Discover Classical. Wright State’s School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Asian and Native American … Continue reading

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‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration

Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading

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

Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year

The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Honors Program, Lake Campus, Liberal Arts, Medicine, News, Science & Mathematics, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students

The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Business, Home news sidebar, News, Undergraduate |