Wright State Headlines
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Oct 22
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for student experience
Wright State University was ranked the top public university in Ohio for student experience in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 America’s Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Oct 20
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business to launch Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business will launch the Sandler Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, made possible by a gift from the Sandler family to support student entrepreneurs and strengthen the region’s innovation ecosystem. Continue reading
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Oct 16
Wright State, Intel partner to integrate AI across Raj Soin College of Business curriculum
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business has partnered with Intel Corporation to integrate artificial intelligence education into its curriculum, preparing students with skills for a technology-driven workforce. Continue reading
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Oct 15
Wright State English professor to explore literature as handcrafted objects in new book
Crystal Lake, professor of English at Wright State, is researching how readers from the 17th and 18th centuries transformed literature into handcrafted objects that continue to inspire creative expression today. Continue reading
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Oct 13
Wright State alum celebrates 50th birthday while swimming the English Channel
Wright State MBA graduate Amy Wamsley fulfilled a childhood dream by swimming the English Channel. Continue reading
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Parris Hummons scholarship created at Wright State
Excerpt Wright State University announced Monday it is establishing a scholarship fund to honor the memory of Parris Hummons, a 19-year-old student of the school who was shot and killed in Bond Hill last month. Read the article from the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Wright State students are getting hooked on safety
Wright State’s National Center for Medical Readiness was the backdrop for students who donned safety harnesses and tested their courage at Calamityville. More than a dozen students and area workers took part in a weeklong safety class that included a lesson on … Continue reading
How David Hopkins shifted the focus of Wright State University
Excerpt Dayton-area business leaders say David Hopkins has changed the focus of Wright State University, transforming it into a place that is more business-minded and approachable in the local community. Hopkins’ June 2017 retirement, which will come after 10 years … Continue reading
Spring 2016 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony April 30 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State President Hopkins urges graduates to serve others
“If you serve others before yourself, there is no limit to what you can do,” Wright State President David R. Hopkins told the class of 2016 during the commencement ceremony April 30. Continue reading
Wright State introduces new website design
Newly designed Wright State homepage and undergraduate admissions websites focus on attracting and assisting potential incoming students. Continue reading
Local groups united to impress Tom Hanks with Dayton’s history
Excerpt Tom Hanks’ itinerary here earlier this week was extensive, and spotlighted the collaboration of local people and groups working to elevate the profile of Dayton and its historical significance. Besides attending the dedication of Wright State University’s brand new … Continue reading
Provost pins hopes on a one-stop academic-support strategy
Excerpt When Thomas A. Sudkamp learned that Wright State University planned to build a new classroom building, he suggested going one step further. Instead of simply expanding lecture space, said Mr. Sudkamp — who was then associate provost for undergraduate … Continue reading
More than 2,000 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremony
Wright State will holds its 2016 spring commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 30, at 10 a.m. in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Tom Hanks talks about Wright State with Stephen Colbert
Watch Tom Hanks discuss the dedication of the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on April 21. Hanks visited Wright State to dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion … Continue reading
