Wright State Headlines
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Oct 2
Undergraduate enrollment rises nearly 5% at Wright State University
Undergraduate enrollment at Wright State rose to 7,963 students this fall, driving the university’s third consecutive year of overall enrollment growth to a total of 11,924 students. Continue reading
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Oct 2
Wright State partners with Coursera to expand career readiness opportunities
Through a new partnership with Coursera’s Career Academy, Wright State students can explore career paths, develop high-demand skills and earn micro-credentials and professional certificates that prove job readiness to employers. Continue reading
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Sep 30
Nearly 1,000 Wright State students and alumni attend fall Career Fair
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Fall 2025 Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
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Sep 29
Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police
Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading
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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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Academics
Wright State launches new program to train more high school teachers to teach College Credit Plus courses
Local high school teachers were able to take English classes at Wright State this summer to earn credentials need to teach College Credit Plus courses. 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
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine bolstering local public health workforce
The Boonshoft School of Medicine is collaborating with health departments in southwest Ohio to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and skilled practitioners. Continue reading
‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ highlight Wright State Theatre’s 2024–25 season
Wright State University Theatre will present a season of thoughtful drama, riotous comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals during the 2024–2025 academic year. Continue reading
Students can earn an MBA faster while saving money through new accelerated program offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business created the Accelerated Business Essentials program to reduce the time and cost of obtaining a Master of Business Administration. Continue reading
Wright State Stein Galleries presenting two photo exhibitions through Nov. 2
Wright State’s Stein Galleries opens the fall semester with photography exhibitions exploring storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. Continue reading
Wright State AI researcher awarded SMART scholarship from Defense Department
The SMART scholarship will support Wright State Ph.D. student Al Amin Hossain’s research to improve artificial intelligence hardware security. Continue reading
Pushing the envelope
Downtown Dayton gallery connects Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty with opportunities to showcase their talents
Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty collaborate through the Dutoit Gallery, a co-op art gallery. Continue reading
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine receives $1.7 million estate gift for scholarships
A gift from the late William A. Bernie, M.D., will support scholarships for medical students at Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on
Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading
