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
Learning with LEAP
Local high school students met with Wright State LEAP students to learn about the program
English language learners from Ponitz High School visited with LEAP students and toured Wright State. Continue reading
Happy campers
Third graders through eighth grade boys from around Raider Country laced up their sneakers to learn basketball skills and have some fun with Wright State basketball players and coaches. Continue reading
Ohio’s public universities add $42 billion annually to Ohio’s economy
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to Raider Country economy
An economic impact study conducted for the Inter-University Council of Ohio found that the state’s public universities, their students and their statewide alumni added $42 billion in income to Ohio’s economy in 2016-17. Continue reading
Going for gold
For a second straight year the Dayton Regional STEM School held a STEMmersion class at Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
Strategic planning process builds momentum with latest mini-summit
Anyone from the Wright State community can participate in the four remaining strategic planning mini-summits planned for this summer. Continue reading
Global reach
Wright State Army ROTC cadets take part in summer programs, internships around the world
Summer programs and internships help U.S. Army ROTC cadets hone their medical, language and cultural skills as well as to strengthen relationships among U.S. allies. Continue reading
Shoot from the hip
Matthew Helton, a fine art and photography student at Wright State University, has his work displayed in the same space as the artists he looked up to. Continue reading
Medical student volunteers with ski patrol
Boonshoft School of Medicine student Brett Foster volunteers as a lead Outdoor Emergency Care Program technician at Mad River Mountain. Continue reading
Aware of the surroundings
Wright State seeks to leverage new technology called iBeacon to allow blind and visually impaired students the opportunity for greater freedom
The Office of Disability Services works with tech company Sensible Innovations to develop a smartphone app that helps blind and visually impaired individuals navigate campus. Continue reading
Raiders earn spot in NCAA tournament’s Stanford regional after winning Horizon League title
Wright State won its seventh Horizon League title overall and earned its sixth trip to the NCAA tournament since 2006. Continue reading
