Wright State in the News

Wright State associate professor of political science quoted in The Guardian

Democrat Tim Ryan is running against his own party – it could help him win

“Tim Ryan has been a really strong candidate,” said Lee Hannah, a professor of political science at Wright State University, named after the Wright brothers who invented the first airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to create new program and scholarships with $3.6M donation

Wright State University is set to receive a multimillion-dollar gift from a leading provider of automobile dealership software, services and forms to launch a new program and provide scholarships, supporting a host of students pursuing a path in business. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Reynolds and Reynolds to donate $3.6M to Wright State

Reynolds and Reynolds Company and its foundation will donate $3 million to launch an Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at Wright State University and an additional $600,000 to create $5,000 scholarships for business students. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State wins award for helping send low-income students abroad

Wright State University was recognized for participating in a study abroad program, taking first place in the medium sized universities category. Continue reading →

Washington Post: Political scientist Lee Hannah explains why the real action over legalizing marijuana remains in the states

In an article in the Washington Post, Lee Hannah, Ph.D., associate professor of political science at Wright State University, examines President Biden’s announcement last week that he will use his pardon power to grant clemency to people convicted of federal … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to work with school districts on pandemic learning loss

Wright State University will work with four area school districts on high-dosage tutoring, helping at-risk students catch up on learning they lost during the pandemic. Continue reading →

Yahoo News: State grant issued to Wright State to address pandemic learning disruptions

Excerpt Wright State University received an Ohio Department of Education grant to address the learning disruptions that local students experienced in mathematics and literacy due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a news release. ODE identified that the impact the … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State bowlers ready to roll

While bowling has been a Wright State University mainstay for close to two decades, this season marks a first – the first time competing as an NCAA team. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Ready to fly? Wright State University to offer pilot training

If you’re ready to learn to fly, Wright State University and First Flight Aviation would like a word with you. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to offer flight training courses to relieve pilot shortage

Wright State University forged a new partnership with Dayton-based First Flight Aviation, a flight school located at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport. Continue reading →