Wright State Headlines
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Jul 1
Wright State President Sue Edwards Named to Dayton Business Journal’s Power 100
One hundred area leaders are being recognized for helping shape the Dayton region’s growth over the last 25 years. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Civil Air Patrol encampment brings 500 cadets to Wright State for leadership training
Wright State University served as the training ground for Civil Air Patrol’s Operation Horizon Forge, bringing together more than 500 middle school and high school cadets. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Words of appreciation
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics
With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading
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Every Wright State psychology doctoral student lands competitive clinical internship
The 100% match rate surpasses the national average and sends students to top academic medical centers nationwide
All 22 fourth-year doctoral students in Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology matched to a clinical internship this year, a required step before they can earn their doctorates and pursue licensure as psychologists. Continue reading
Global rankings place Wright State among the world’s top universities
The ranking underscores Wright State’s impact through research, workforce development and community partnerships
Wright State University is ranked among the top 7% of universities worldwide in the 2026 Center for World University Rankings Global 2000 list. Continue reading
Raj Soin College of Business Associate Dean Rachel Sturm named rising education star by Dayton Business Journal
The recognition reflects Rachel Sturm’s commitment to creating opportunities that connect students to the broader community
Rachel Sturm, associate dean and professor of management in the Raj Soin College of Business, has built a distinguished career as a scholar, teacher and leader. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State, Premier Health secure $2.5M grant for expansion of healthcare program
A $2.5 million grant — the first of its kind awarded in Ohio — will allow two major organizations to expand a critical healthcare program in Dayton. Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 … Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Boonshoft School of Medicine, Premier Health receive $2.5M to provide care to people experiencing homelessness
Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, which have a 30-year affiliation agreement, received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program delivering primary care directly to people experiencing homelessness. The five-year Health … Continue reading
Wright State and Premier Health partnership awarded first-of-its-kind $2.5M federal grant to expand street medicine in Ohio
The effort supports a statewide priority focused on bringing primary care directly to individuals experiencing homelessness
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health received a $2.5 million federal grant to expand Dayton Street Medicine, a program that delivers trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness while training the next generation of physicians. Continue reading
Wright State hosts regional conference to advance student success, retention and workforce readiness
The Heartland College Learning Center Association Conference will bring together 100 academic experts from 20 institutions across the Midwest.
Wright State University will convene learning center professionals from across the Midwest this week to share strategies for improving academic support, student retention and graduation rates. Continue reading
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Designation reflects Wright State’s commitment to developing the next generation of cyber defense professionals through its graduate cybersecurity program
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State gets $2.5M to teach AI to rural Ohioans
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded Wright State University a $2.5 million grant to bring artificial intelligence education to rural Ohio. The grant will target current students training to become teachers and those in the university’s Instructional Design and … Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State names 35-year AFRL veteran as interim dean of college
A former Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) leader has accepted a key education role at one of the region’s largest universities. Wright State University has named Timothy Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective June … Continue reading
