Wright State Headlines
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Sep 13
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students
The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading
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Sep 11
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 10
Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts community-involvement party for students
The sixth annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of fall semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
From the stage to the operating room
Nursing student Justin Zielske using community theater experiences to develop new skills
Wright State senior Justin Zielske participates in community theater and studies organizational leadership to help him improve his nursing skills. Continue reading
Working for others
Wright State alumnus is empowering people with disabilities to gain independence and employment
Wright State alumnus Kaleb Matteson helps people with disabilities to gain independence and employment as a job developer at United Rehabilitation Services. Continue reading
State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for nursing and engineering students at Wright State
Wright State received a workforce development award from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to expand its capacity to prepare students for in-demand jobs in nursing, advanced engineering, manufacturing and robotics. Continue reading
Wright State University and Premier Health – Nursing and Health Careers Camp encourages high school students to build skills and learn about health care careers
More than 40 high school students from around Ohio learned to stop a bleeding wound, perform CPR, and other basics of a day in the life of a healthcare professional at Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading
Shopping spree
New Wright State alumni receive school supplies to kick off their teaching careers
More than 50 recent Wright State graduates who secured teaching positions at area schools received free classroom supplies at a special event at Crayons to Classrooms on July 30. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Dan Noel uses unique background to inspire new leaders
Dan Noel, program director of organizational leadership at Wright State, helps students learn how to be effective, productive, caring leaders in their organizations. Continue reading
Ready to soar
Wright State’s new aviation program will take flight this fall
Students can now prepare for careers as flight instructors or airline pilots through a new aviation degree at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State staff member Nick Christian receives first Distinguished Dissertation Award
Nick Christian, director of assessment and accreditation at Wright State, received the Distinguished Dissertation Award after graduating with his Ed.D. in the spring. Continue reading
Wright State University launches aviation degree
Wright State's new aviation program addresses critical pilot shortage
Students can prepare for careers as flight instructors or airline pilots and technical positions in the aviation industry through new aviation degree programs at Wright State University. Continue reading
