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Cuban journalist says increasing freedoms, relations with U.S. are giving young people hope

Cuban journalist Elaine Díaz Rodriguez discussed “Cuba in an Era of Change” as part of Wright State’s Year of the Active Bystander program. Continue reading

Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State exploding

Bailey Sturgeon in Raider Connect

Number of high school valedictorians and salutatorians attending Wright State has skyrocketed, with twice as many enrolling this fall as did just two years ago. Continue reading

Presidential Lecture Series kicks off with professor and autism activist Temple Grandin

Wright State’s 2015-16 Presidential Lecture Series will focus on the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Continue reading

Interest surges in living on campus; more students expected to populate residence halls

Dayton Campus prepares for Move-in Day

More students are interested in living on campus at Wright State University, with the dorms expected to be nearly full when students arrive for fall semester. Continue reading

Thomas Sudkamp appointed to serve as provost at Wright State University

Tom Sudkamp in the Student Success Center

Thomas Sudkamp will serve as Wright State’s chief academic officer with the title provost and vice president for curriculum and instruction, and Mark Polatajko has been named chief operating officer and vice president of business and finance. Continue reading

Courses at Wright State push the academic envelope

Students on airplane

Courses offered at Wright State give students a chance to indulge in a mind-expanding, creative exploration across various fields of study. Continue reading

League of their own

Wright State’s Scott Peterson chronicles historic 1890 baseball season in new book
Scott Peterson with his new book and old newspapers

A new book by Wright State communication professor Scott Peterson examines a pivotal year in baseball’s history and the development of sports journalism. Continue reading

Spring 2015 commencement in photos

Wright State University honored more than 2,100 graduating students at its 81st commencement ceremony May 2. Continue reading