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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Around Campus
Wright State’s Cheryl Meyer featured as expert in ABC’s ‘The Last Defense’
Cheryl Meyer, associate dean of the School of Professional Psychology, was interviewed as an expert in forensic psychology for “The Last Defense.” Continue reading
Graduate student appointed to state military education council
Erin Lunday, a veteran and doctoral student in the Organizational Studies Program, was appointed to the State Council on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. Continue reading
Strategic planning process enters critical phase
Wright State University will put the finishing touches on the university’s next strategic plan over the next two months. Continue reading
Wright State professor Sherry Farra selected for prestigious award from American Association of Colleges of Nursing
The award recognizes faculty members who systematically investigates questions related to student learning and the conditions under which it occurs to improve outcomes. Continue reading
Propeller prescription
Wright State Archives’ historic 1912 Wright brothers propeller gets a makeover
Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives holds a successful fundraising campaign to preserve a 1912 Wright Flyer propeller. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine names Kimberly Paul chief administrative officer
Kimberly Paul has served as chief executive officer of Wright State Physicians since April 1, 2017. Continue reading
Thousands attend annual Fall Fest
Fall Fest, the annual celebration that highlights Welcome Weeks at Wright State, brought students, staff and faculty together for a day of fun, food and free goodies. Continue reading
Sorority and fraternity presidential pride
Participating in student organizations is one of Lauren Pelan’s favorite things about Wright State. Continue reading
Making a difference
Cynthia Jones ’05 will donate her home to fund scholarship for Wright State students
Cynthia Jones will create a scholarship for Wright State students with financial need who are either African American or have a disability. Continue reading
Nicole Scherzinger tells students to be ‘relentless’ during special visit to Wright State
Nicole Scherzinger, who attended Wright State from 1996 to 1999, received the 2017 Alumna of the Year Award from the university’s Alumni Association. Continue reading
