Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Former Wright State outfielder hits longest home run in baseball this season

Excerpt Former Wright State University outfielder Peyton Burdick, who the Cincinnati Reds claimed off waivers in April, hit the longest home run in baseball — at any level — this season on Tuesday. Burdick’s home run for the Triple-A Louisville Bats … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to offer 7 new undergraduate degrees

Excerpt Wright State University is offering seven undergraduate degrees that are either new or restructured, including one associate’s degree at the Lake Campus in Mercer County. The university also is offering multiple programs as well as micro credentials, a series … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Founding professor at Wright State who helped pick school colors has died

Gary Barlow, an art education professor at Wright State, was hired in the 1960s as a member of Miami University’s extension program into Dayton. He oversaw the school’s art education program and supervised Miami’s student art teachers in the Dayton area. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Rowdy Raider not the first or last mascot role for new WSU graduate

Like Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent, Carly Blessing had a secret, one that she’s kept for two and a half years. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State graduate set the stage for others

Students in Wright State University’s theatre program are often associated with acting, singing and dancing. But for them to put on a show, they need students like Anna Hunter. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State University names new dean

Wright State has appointed Subhashini Ganapathy as dean of the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies.  Continue reading →

Dayton.com: Students complete Ugandan school sanitation project

A pair of Wright State University engineering majors spent winter break completing the finishing touches on a humanitarian project to provide better sanitation for a rural school for girls in a Ugandan village. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State students work to exchange with Ukraine through lectures

Wright State University students can’t study abroad in Ukraine right now, so the university is collaborating with a Ukrainian university to educate the students about each culture. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: ‘An amazingly special night’: Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates 25th anniversary

For 25 years, Wright State University has showcased its talented fine and performing arts students in an elegant, entertaining fundraiser known as ArtsGala, returning Saturday, April 6, in the Creative Arts Center on campus. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to give full-ride scholarships to STEM Challenge winners

Sue Edwards, president of Wright State, first shared the scholarship news with the Dayton business community Monday evening during a Big Hoopla reception and awards event. Continue reading →