Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Large increase in students moving into Wright State this week

Wright State University students, with their parents’ help, began moving into residence halls today for the new school year. The university is expected to have 2,304 students move into residence halls and apartments during move-in this week. Wright State President … Continue reading →

Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article analyzing Democratic National Convention

Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, is quoted in a Newsweek article examining how Vice President Kamala Harris could capitalize on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Hannah told Newsweek that Harris’ campaign will likely … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Two new trustees appointed to Wright State board

The two newest Wright State Board of Trustees members appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine are local leaders in health care and the defense industry. The first trustee is Ellen Miller, associate vice president of community relations for the CareSource Foundation. … Continue reading →

Wright State education professor talks to Dayton Daily News about training students to become good teachers

Brian Boyd, Ph.D., associate professor of education at Wright State University, is quoted in a Dayton Daily News article about what makes a good teacher and why it matters. Boyd told the newspaper that rather than focusing on pushing out … Continue reading →

Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article about presidential race

Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, is quoted in a Newsweek article analyzing former President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Vice President Kamala Harris’ race. “Trump and the party have made gains with Black and … Continue reading →

Wright State marketing faculty member John Dinsmore quoted in ‘Marketplace’ story on restaurant pricing

John Dinsmore, Ph.D., professor of marketing at Wright State University, was featured in an article about restaurant pricing in American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” Consumers may put more trust in restaurants with very specific prices, Dinsmore told “Marketplace.” Whether an item … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State and Premier Health proceed on unique partnership

A Dayton-area university and healthcare organization are moving forward on a transformational partnership to bolster Dayton’s healthcare workforce. Premier Health said in April it planned to invest $25 million in Wright State University over the next two years to help … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State hires woman AD for first time in school history

Joylynn Brown had the interim tag removed from her title and will continue to serve as Wright State University’s Director of Athletics, the school announced Tuesday. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude,” Brown wrote on X (Twitter). “To get to lead … Continue reading →

WYSO Public Radio: Wright State alum, elementary teacher grows tree from seed that orbited the moon

A Coldwater Elementary School teacher was selected from 1,300 applicants to receive one of the 50 sweetgum seeds that rode in Artemis II when it orbited the moon in 2022. Rachel Tebbe planted the seed back in May. And now it’s a five-foot-tall tree … Continue reading →

WYSO Public Radio: New aviation pilot degree program takes off at Wright State

Wright State University is putting a new aviation degree program in the skies. According to a recent Boeing study, over the next 20 years, the U.S. aviation industry is expected to experience a shortage of 130,000 pilots. “There’s a huge … Continue reading →