Wright State Headlines
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Sep 26
Study by Wright State University, Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association finds untreated mental illness costs Dayton region $30 billion annually
The Economic Impact Study of Behavioral Health in the Greater Dayton Region found that a 10% reduction in mental illness could boost the region’s economy by more than $1.27 billion a year. Continue reading
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Sep 26
Wright State Theatre opens 2025–26 season with comedic whodunit ‘The Game’s Afoot’
Wright State University Theatre will raise the curtain on its 2025–26 season with Ken Ludwig’s mystery-comedy “The Game’s Afoot,” Sept. 26–Oct. 5 in the Festival Playhouse of the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and volunteers from across the country and around the world descended on Wright State University to attend the Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo and participate in the Air Force 5K and Tailwind Trot. Continue reading
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Sep 19
Wright State University celebrates Constitution Day
Wright State University marked Constitution Day with a lively and historic celebration. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State Spring Dance Concert set for April 25-28
The Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere works by guest choreographers Ray Mercer and Ashley Walton and dance faculty members during the Spring Dance Concert. Continue reading
A voice for the people
Joyce Beatty ’75 uses counseling skills she learned at Wright State as a leader in Congress
The education Joyce Beatty received as a grad student at Wright State helped her to make a difference throughout her distinguished career. Continue reading
Balancing act
Stevie Lamblin ’16 combines professional dance with the study of psychology
Stevie Lamblin performs with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company while pursuing master’s degree in clinical mental health at Wright State. Continue reading
Opening the doors of opportunity
Retired Wright State professor Pierre Horn establishes a scholarship for students studying French
Pierre Horn, who taught at Wright State for 24 years, hopes his scholarship will encourage students to study French and travel to France or Quebec to improve their speaking ability. Continue reading
Fantastic voyage
Caroline Cao reaches stratosphere in higher education as an engineer and medical pioneer
Wright State professor Caroline Cao is an expert in the design and evaluation of enabling technology, such as haptics, navigational aids, and surgical simulation, for minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading
Free skin cancer screening event set for May 6-10
As part of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, dermatologists will offer free skin cancer screenings the week of May 6-10. Continue reading
Dynamic Duo
Wright State University’s first female president and provost share their thoughts on being women leaders in higher education and their hopes for Wright State’s future
President Cheryl B. Schrader and Provost Susan Edwards are blazing trails at Wright State. Continue reading
ArtsGala at 20
Wright State’s premier arts event and fundraiser celebrates 20th year in April
Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised more than $2.7 million in arts scholarships, equaling 765 individual scholarships provided for students Continue reading
Photo opportunity
Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits. Continue reading
World power
Wright State political scientist Vaughn Shannon elected president of Dayton Council on World Affairs
Shannon says his calling is to make sure citizens are educated on international affairs so they can make informed choices. Continue reading
