Wright State Headlines
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Jul 29
Wright State videographer Kris Sproles wins regional Emmy and Ohio journalism award
Kris Sproles, video content producer at Wright State, was honored with a Regional Emmy and an award from the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for his outstanding storytelling and visual journalism. Continue reading
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Jul 24
Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education
Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading
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Jul 22
Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans
Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading
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Jul 18
Five friends reunite in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine
Former College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Circle leaders Gabbie Ramos, Cassie Poeppelman, Hannah Baumgardner, Hannah Davidson and Rahul Shah will continue their shared journey as classmates at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
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Jul 17
Wright State’s successful baseball season fuels excitement at youth summer camps
Young athletes flocked to Wright State’s baseball, soccer and basketball camps this summer, energized by the university’s athletic success and upgraded facilities. Continue reading
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Faculty & Staff
Wright State adjusts medical, prescription coverage plan for many employees to deal with rising health care costs
As the cost of medical care and prescription drugs continues to increase, Wright State University and its employees are paying more to keep up with the increases. Continue reading
Development of potential projects continues at strategic planning mini-summit on Aug. 3
The mini-summit will provide participants an important opportunity to influence specific projects that the university may pursue over the next seven years. Continue reading
Jake Slemker promoted to head soccer coach at Wright State
Jake Slemker played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006 and has served on the soccer team’s staff for the last eight years. Continue reading
Wright State communications staff, photographers honored in Ohio media contest
Wright State communications staff and photographers were honored for the third consecutive year in Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Continue reading
Idea marketplace explores bold ideas to shape Wright State’s future
During the idea marketplace, the strategic initiative working groups used large colorful displays to present the project ideas they want to include in the strategic plan. Continue reading
Checking in
Wright State’s Stuart McDowell pays a visit to Tom Hanks, reminisces about 2016 campus visit
Stuart McDowell, artistic director of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Tom Hanks for his book on the Riverside Shakespeare Company. Continue reading
Shakespeare production featured plenty of Wright State talent
The Human Race Theatre’s production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” featured Wright State talent behind the scenes and on the stage. Continue reading
Explore potential projects at next strategic planning mini-summit on July 13
The session will feature the “idea marketplace,” during which each of the 15 strategic initiative working groups will put on display the project ideas they have proposed for the strategic plan. Continue reading
Wright State’s Alex Sogard promoted to head baseball coach
Alex Sogard, an assistant coach at Wright State for the last two years, replaces Jeff Mercer, who accepted the head coach position at Indiana. Continue reading
Fit for Florence
Wright State art historian Caroline Hillard wins prestigious Harvard fellowship to write a book on the Renaissance
Caroline Hillard, associate professor of art and art history, will spend a year in Florence, Italy, researching the Etruscan influence on the Renaissance. Continue reading
