Wright State in the News, March 4-14

The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage for Wright State in early March.

Dayton Daily News, March 12: Wright State and Dayton will be bustling with Big Hoopla events
Wright State University’s growing partnership with the Big Hoopla was highlighted in a Dayton Daily News article about the events surrounding the NCAA First Four.

Dayton Business Journal, March 14: Full ride scholarships for K-8 students on the line at Wright State’s Hoopla STEM event
A day of hoops and hands-on science could be a life-changing opportunity for a select group of young students ahead of March Madness at Wright State University.

“Living Dayton,” March 4: President Edwards explains how students can win scholarships to Wright State at the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
President Sue Edwards explained how 12 students can win full in-state tuition scholarships to Wright State by participating in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge.

Dayton Daily News, March 10: Centerville student advances to D.C. spelling bee
An eighth-grade Centerville student is the repeat champion of the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee.

Dayton Daily News, March 5: Project Blackbird to shed shame on mental health at upcoming Wright State event
Stigma around mental health can lead to people suffering longer and in silence, which is why one nonprofit’s mission is to visit places like Wright State University to address that shame head-on and provide students with free resources.

Xenia Gazette, March 4: Local among “Women of Wright State” 2025 award winners
Wright State will recognize International Women’s Day with an awards program and brunch at its 2025 Women of Wright State event March 10.

Dayton Business Journal, March 12: Former Wright State educator funds medical scholarships through $1.5M estate donation
A former Wright State University educator and pathology pioneer will fund scholarships for medical students through a posthumous donation from her estate.

WYSO public radio: March 11: Wright State counseling grad uses Dungeons and Dragons to level up group therapy
Group therapy sessions go a little differently at Wright State grad Zach Webber’s Dragon’s Den Counseling.