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
Research group recognizes Boonshoft School of Medicine professor with award
Marjorie Bowman will receive the Distinguished Research Mentor Award from the North American Primary Care Research Group. Continue reading
Moved in: Over 1,200 new students hit campus
Move-In Day on Wright State’s Dayton Campus began at 9 a.m. on Aug. 23 as 1,200 new students arrived at their new home. Continue reading
Medical students organize Halloween charity 5K to benefit Reach Out
Proceeds from the 5K will enable Reach Out to expand its physical therapy department to better serve patients who suffer from mobility constraints and mobility-related injuries. Continue reading
Along for the ride
Wright State employees find bicycling to work invigorating, adventurous
Wright State employees bicycle to work for the exercise, to relieve stress and help the environment. Continue reading
Life changing
The Wright State men’s basketball team traveled to the Dominican Republic in early August to put shoes on the feet of children in need. Continue reading
Produce pickup
For the fifth straight year Wright State hosted the Dayton Foodbank’s distribution pickup for Greene County. Continue reading
Nicole Scherzinger will visit Wright State to give talk for students, receive Alumna of Year Award
The famed singer, actress and dancer will visit Wright State on Monday, Aug. 27, for several private events in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Paul Carney selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State on interim basis
Paul Carney, a highly experienced specialist in enrollment management, has been selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State University on an interim basis. Continue reading
Naval force
Wright State medical student Christiana Draper brings Navy experience to medical school, neuroengineering research
Christiana Draper, an M.D./Ph.D. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, won a National Institutes of Health Diversity Supplement Award to support for her ALS research. Continue reading
Operation Move-In
On Thursday, August 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wright State University students will move onto campus in a collaborative effort that takes only a few hours. Continue reading
