Wright State Headlines
-
Oct 2
Undergraduate enrollment rises nearly 5% at Wright State University
Undergraduate enrollment at Wright State rose to 7,963 students this fall, driving the university’s third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth to a total of 11,924 students. Continue reading
-
Oct 2
Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities
Through a new partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, Wright State students can explore career paths, develop high-demand skills and earn micro-credentials and professional certificates that prove job readiness to employers. Continue reading
-
Sep 30
Nearly 1,000 Wright State students and alumni attend fall Career Fair
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
-
Sep 29
Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police
Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading
-
Sep 26
Study by Wright State University, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association finds untreated mental illness costs Dayton region $30 billion annually
The Economic Impact Study of Behavioral Health in the Greater Dayton Region found that a 10% reduction in mental illness could boost the region’s economy by more than $1.27 billion a year. Continue reading
-
Author Archives: Wright State Media Team
Wright State volleyball’s historic season wraps up in NCAA Championship in Louisville
The postseason loss ends Wright State’s season at 21-11. It was the Raiders’ fourth trip to the NCAA Championship in the last five seasons. Continue reading
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State strengthens partnership with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Wright State University President Sue Edwards says her institution’s top priority is meeting the needs of its students and the Dayton region. She says Wright State plans to continue strengthening an ongoing relationship with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB). Continue reading
Dayton.com: Wright State alumna wins award for role in London ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Wright State University alumna Nicole Scherzinger received the 2023 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical Performance on Nov. 19 for her outstanding portrayal of silent film actress… Continue reading
Wright State volleyball team to meet Louisville in fourth NCAA tournament appearance in five seasons
The Wright State volleyball team will travel to take on Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center in the opening round of the NCAA Championship on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State captures second-straight Horizon League volleyball title
The Raiders swept Green Bay in the Horizon League tournament final Nov. 19 in the McLin Gymnasium to again punch their ticket to the NCAA Championship. Continue reading
Sidney Daily News: Wright State researchers tapped for PTSD clinical trial work with veterans, emergency responders
Leading the trial will be Matt Sherwood, Ph.D., a research associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology at Wright State. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State grad making strides in AI automation
Wright State University alumnus and entrepreneur Hany Elemary is making strides in the world of AI automation. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State student enjoys internship at baseball hall of fame
A second-year graduate public history student at Wright State University, Buchheit was one of 19 college students nationwide selected for the 10-week Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Whether it’s cars or cello, it’s music to his ears
Nick Dunbar, a cello performance major at Wright State, balances a love of music with a passion for automobiles. Continue reading
Dayton Daily News: Wright State enrollment up for first time in several years
Number of first-time students has risen, university officials said.
Wright State University’s enrollment this semester increased 2.2% from the previous year, the first growth of overall student population since fall 2015. Continue reading
