Wright State Headlines
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Jun 26
Wright State Board of Trustees approves balanced budget reflecting financial strength and stability
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a balanced university budget plan today that reflects the university’s fiscal strength, stability and commitment to continued investment in students and programs. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Words of appreciation
A heartfelt email from alumnus Joe Letterhos ’97 sparked a reflection on how Wright State’s supportive environment helped transform a struggling student into a successful educator and school district leader. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics
With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Lake Campus Wine Festival returns for second year of community connection
The Lake Campus Wine Festival attracted over 160 guests for an evening of camaraderie and community spirit along the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys. Continue reading
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Jun 22
Wright State, Premier Health camp teaches high school students about healthcare careers
High school students from around the country learned lifesaving skills and explored careers in healthcare during Wright State University and Premier Health’s Nursing and Health Careers Camp. Continue reading
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Academics
Opportunities in the Forest
By Gary Leroy
“Trees, lots of trees.” That was my first impression of Wright State University. On a Sunday afternoon in the spring of 1973, my mother took me for a ride to see the little university I had only heard about from … Continue reading
It’s Hard to Beat a Life in the Academy
By Mary Kenton
As I often say, I was on campus the first day Wright State held classes, but I did not become a student myself until 1969. I didn’t want to quit my quite good day job at Dayton Power and Light … Continue reading
Wright State at 50
University hitting its stride at the half-century mark
Originally founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading
The Guardian’s Front-Row Seat to History
Newspaper memories by Anthony Shoemaker and Alf Butler
In November 1995, the eyes of the world came to Wright State University’s backyard. U.S. Secretary of State Warren Christopher and chief envoy Richard Holbrooke brought the leaders of Serbia (Slobodan Milosevic), Croatia (Franjo Tudjman), and Bosnia and Herzegovina (Alija … Continue reading
Director from National Academy of Engineering to speak at Wright State on Grand Challenges Scholars Program
B.L. Ramakrishna will lecture on “Grand Challenges in Engineering and the Role of Materials, Manufacturing and Education in Addressing Them” on Sept. 27 in the Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building. Continue reading
Wright Brothers Day to celebrate innovation in the community
Wright Brothers Day takes place Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Vending trending
Social media-activated vending machine to be showcased at Wright State during Homecoming Week
A social media-activated vending machine that dispenses free hats, T-shirts, gift cards and other products will be on campus during Homecoming Week at Wright State, the first university in the region to have one. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: Emil Kmetec
Emil Kmetec arrived at Wright State in 1964 to help develop the university’s program and research effort in biological sciences. Continue reading
ONEIL Center for Research Communication opens at Wright State University
The center will strengthen technical communication by scientists and engineers while giving students from other disciplines a place to develop the art of research communication. Continue reading
Teaching temperament
Wright State alum, inaugural registrant Sheila Skimmerhorn caps career with stint at STEM school
Sheila Skimmerhorn, a two-time Wright State graduate, was the first student to register for classes at the university in 1964. Continue reading
