Monthly Archives: February 2026

Wright State marketing expert featured in WalletHub’s Best Store Credit Cards guide

Kendall Goodrich, Ph.D., professor of marketing and chair of the School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management, is featured as an expert source in a new national analysis by the personal finance site WalletHub examining store credit cards and … Continue reading →

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Walking through open doors

Annette Clayton ’86 honored with Wright State’s 2026 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

From engineering classrooms at Wright State to executive roles in global industry, Annette Clayton credits her alma mater with shaping the mindset that guided her decades-long career. Continue reading →

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Portrait of perseverance

Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Kim Patton

Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State commits $6M to expand nursing education facilities

The Wright State Board of Trustees Friday approved a multi-million dollar investment in the university’s nursing education programs, which will allow the university to double its enrollment in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the next few years. … Continue reading →

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Adventures await

Wright State and Five Rivers MetroParks host 20th Adventure Summit, a celebration of outdoor exploration and learning
Posted on February 24, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Adventure Summit celebrated a 20-year partnership between Five Rivers MetroParks and Wright State, turning the Student Union into a hub of outdoor learning, hands-on challenges and student storytelling. Continue reading →

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Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers

$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities
Posted on February 20, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Career Services, Enrollment Management, Facilities & Planning, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, News, Nursing, Premier Health |

Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Wright State selected for U.S. Space Command academic engagement program

One of the region’s largest universities has been tapped to work within a selective group, collaborating with Space Command on strategic initiatives, space research and workforce development. Wright State University is now a full member of the U.S. Space Command’s … Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Wright State taps Drexel academic to lead Raj Soin College of Business

One of the region’s largest universities has tapped an out-of-state academic leader to head its business school, marking a key leadership transition this summer. Rajneesh Suri has been tapped from a high-level position at a Philadelphia university to lead Wright … Continue reading →

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Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business

Former Drexel University senior leader brings proven expertise connecting academia and industry
Posted on February 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading →

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