Wright State in the News

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State investing $6M to expand its most in-demand academic program

One of the region’s largest universities approved funding for a multimillion-dollar project to expand and modernize educational facilities for its most popular major. Wright State University’s Board of Trustees recognized the impact $6 million could have on the school’s nursing … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to work with U.S. Space Command’s academic enterprise

Wright State University and Space Command have formed a working relationship, with the university joining a cadre of schools in the command’s academic engagement enterprise. Wright State said it will work with Space Command to develop a pipeline of military … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to teach area teachers how to prepare for civics classes; host student civics summer camps

Wright State University will use a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant for civics education across central and southwest Ohio. The project — Civic Foundations: Equipping K–12 for America’s Next 250 Years — will help educators and students to … Continue reading →

Wright State psychologist featured in WalletHub’s ‘Best and Worst States to Raise a Family’ study

Sara Bielek, Psy.D., clinical assistant professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, was featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best and Worst States to Raise a Family” study. In the article, Bielek highlighted the importance of … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State economist shares insight into what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026

A Wright State University economist is offering expert insight on what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026. Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, was interviewed by the Dayton Business Journal about key factors shaping the economic outlook … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News’ Archdeacon: Wright State baseball doesn’t just win games, it saves lives

Wright State baseball reached great milestones last season and yet its most important accomplishment is unknown by almost everyone. In 2025, the Raiders: Finished 40-21, their first 40-win season since 2018. Won the Horizon League’s regular-season title and the Horizon … Continue reading →