Monthly Archives: August 2025

Wright State media highlights, Aug. 25–29

Recent media coverage highlighted Wright State’s community impact, including a mobile street medicine clinic, a nursing professor’s expertise on AI in health care and education and an engineering technology degree pathway developed with Sinclair College. Continue reading →

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Fall funhouse

Thousands of Wright State students celebrate start of Fall Semester with carnival-themed festival
Posted on August 29, 2025 by Kris Sproles

Fall Fest, the annual celebration that highlights Weeks of Welcome at Wright State University, brought thousands of students, staff and faculty together for a carnival-themed day filled with fun, music, food and free giveaways. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Videos |

Dayton Business Journal: Sinclair College, Wright State launch engineering technology degree transfer pathway

Two of the largest higher education institutions in the Dayton area are joining forces to meet a critical workforce demand for the region. Sinclair College and Wright State University have launched a new transfer pathway program, giving students a direct … Continue reading →

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WOW factor

Wright State launches Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome
Posted on August 28, 2025 by Kris Sproles

Weeks of Welcome helps new and transfer students transition to college life with activities designed to build community and support student success. Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Around Campus, Campus Recreation, Community Service, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Residence Life & Housing, Student Union, Videos |

Wright State nursing professor featured in Dayton Daily News on AI’s impact in health care and education

Yi-Hui Lee, Ph.D., professor of nursing at Wright State University, was featured in a Dayton Daily News article about the growing role of artificial intelligence in education and health care. Lee, who spoke on the topic at several national conferences … Continue reading →

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Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, Engineering & Computer Science, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Undergraduate |

From classroom to hall of fame

Wright State alum Tom Jenkins honored for decades-long teaching career
Posted on August 26, 2025 by Michael Dunekacke

Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Education & Leadership, Graduate, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Teacher Education, Undergraduate |

New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season

Posted on August 25, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading →

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

Wright State media highlights, Aug. 18–22

Recent media coverage highlighted Wright State’s record student move-in, an impactful community service project and the Lake Campus being ranked the best value in Ohio higher education. Continue reading →

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Ready to lead

Wright State leadership programs help new and returning students acclimate to a new school year
Posted on August 22, 2025 by Kris Sproles

Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Campus Recreation, Giving, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Student Union, Students First Fund, Videos |