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
Hunger pains
Tony Hall, who spent his career battling world hunger, talks social change with Wright State students
He remembers the exact moment when battling world hunger became his passion. It was during a famine and still burns in the memory of Tony Hall, ex-congressman and former U.S. ambassador. Continue reading
Paralysis analysis
Wright State researchers Mark Rich and Andrew Voss awarded $2.7 million in federal grant money to study muscle disease
Mark Rich and Andrew Voss have received a five-year grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases with additional funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Continue reading
For our students
Wright State University’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) continues to impact students
Wright State University’s faculty, staff and retirees may donate to more than 1,900 scholarships and programs during the 2019 CSIC campaign “For Our Students.” Continue reading
Sexual assault awareness week at Wright State
Wright State will celebrate survivors of sexual assault by hosting events that raise awareness and encourage discussion from April 1 to April 4. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the Awards for Excellence ceremony April 2. Continue reading
Buddhism scholar Alicia Turner to speak at Wright State on April 4 about violence in Myanmar
The Piediscalzi Lecture in Religion will feature Alicia Turner’s talk on “The Violence of Buddhist Tolerance: Escalating Religious Difference in Myanmar/Burma.” Continue reading
Trade secret
Bloomberg Data Services gives Raj Soin business students financial insights, career boosts
Students at Wright State University’s Raj Soin College of Business have a special tool that enables them to quickly access detailed financial information, impress employers and get a head start on their careers. Continue reading
Strolling down memory lane
Retired Wright State professor Gary Barlow helps preserve the university’s priceless history with his gift to the Archives Center
In appreciation of his gift to the Discover Your Story campaign, one of the rooms in the Archives Center will be named the Dr. Gary Barlow Conference Room. Continue reading
ArtsGala at 20
Stage set for a magical evening featuring all the arts at Wright State
ArtsGala, which showcases all the fine and performing arts at Wright State University in one place and time, celebrates its 20th year on April 13 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Foreign affairs
Wright State ratcheting up efforts to recruit international students, expand education abroad
Wright State is expanding its efforts to recruit international students, enhance its Study Abroad Program, partner with faculty on internationalization efforts and build international components into the curriculum. Continue reading
