Wright State Headlines
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Sep 25
Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations
The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Wright State Theatre to open 2026–27 season with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 24
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations
Boonshoft School of Medicine brings researchers and community partners together, giving the Dayton region the opportunity to help shape the future of statewide mental health research
The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to open 2026–27 season with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’
Student actors and designers bring Miller’s Salem witch trials drama to Wright State’s Festival Playhouse
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
Performances take place on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Schuster Center
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
Overall enrollment is up 12% since 2022, with growth among first-time and transfer students this fall
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
Coming in to her own
Kara Ayers ’03 shares how Wright State’s adapted sports and recreation opportunities helped shape her life
2003 grad Kara Ayers reflects on how Wright State’s accessible campus, adapted sports and supportive community helped shape her journey as a Paralympic swimmer, researcher and advocate for people with disabilities. Continue reading
Flying high
Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library rises again after extensive cleaning
Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading
Wright State’s Cardio-Renal Institute Summer Program prepares students for in-demand healthcare professions
The education and workforce development initiative provides hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and researchers
The program introduced four high school and undergraduate students to biomedical research, clinical medicine and healthcare careers. Continue reading
Wright State’s Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
Twenty former service members gained knowledge, skills and resources to launch and grow a small business
The veterans were on campus for a residential program focused on entrepreneurship fundamentals, business development and growth strategies. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award
Adam White and Amy Faust honored for their short film ‘Photography’
Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading
