Wright State in the News

Photos: Business leaders who are Wright State graduates

Excerpt Wright State University has a major impact on the local economy, and many of its graduates remain in the region to become community leaders. There are almost 97,000 living Wright State alumni, and almost 53,000 of them live in … Continue reading →

16 Reasons Why Wright State Is The Greatest University In America…..Okay The Entire World

Excerpt Wright State University is located in picturesque Dayton, Ohio. And it is just filled with awesomeness. After these reasons you will be on a plane to Dayton to enroll here immediately. Read more at buzzfeed.com

Jeff Vernooy played key roles in making Wright State more accessible to those with disabilities

Excerpt Jeffrey Vernooy, who died Monday at 61, was the driving force behind many of the programs that make Wright State University one of the top disability-friendly schools in the nation, colleagues said Tuesday. A “tremendous role model,” Vernooy spent … Continue reading →

FBI to host biosecurity workshop at Wright State

Excerpt Wright State University will host a seminar next month aimed at helping organizations tighten up security both from cyber threats and biological weapons. The workshop, which will be hosted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will address international and domestic terrorism, … Continue reading →

Wright State filmmakers premiere six new films

Excerpt Wright State University’s 21st annual Big Lens Film Festival, featuring six diverse premieres created by students within the organization’s award-winning Motion Pictures program, will be held Thursday at the Neon Movies. Since its inception, Big Lens has been a … Continue reading →

Terracotta warrior museum delegation visits Dayton

Excerpt That’s where Wright State comes in. Under the agreement, there are plans for Wright State experts to go the site in China to conduct research aimed at expanding the excavation and better protecting and displaying the mausoleum. The university … Continue reading →

A history of beards in the workplace

Excerpt BBC presenter Jeremy Paxman has prompted much debate on social media with his recent decision to dodge the shaving kit. But why do people feel so strongly about beards? “Facial hair for the past century has been thought to … Continue reading →

Wright State ranks high in needed medical profession

Excerpt A Dayton school was named in a recent study for its high output of primary care physicians, which it said are in dire need across the country. Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine was ranked no. 15 in a … Continue reading →

Audio—Hannah Beachler joins WYSO for a chat on ‘Excursions’

Hannah Beachler is a graduate from the Wright State University film school and the lead production designer for the film Fruitvale Station. Niki Dakota talked to her about her experience working on the film and sculpting the landscape around the actors. They … Continue reading →

Wright State prof offers real info on ‘Sharkzilla’

Excerpt USA Today has a story on its website now about a fake documentary on “Sharkzilla” that has angered some Shark Week fans. But a Wright State University professor has real facts for you about the giant shark. Last year, … Continue reading →