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
Comforting kids
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students, faculty and staff on April 5 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wall of dreams
Students can use a chalkboard wall to discuss end of life reflection
The Before I Die Wall encourages students to write about things they would like to do before they die. Continue reading
Clean water business wins entrepreneur contest
Madzi is a water purifier that kills bacteria and purifies water by using water filters attached to a large bucket. Continue reading
Wright State to join nationwide bell-tolling to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on 50th anniversary of his assassination
Thirty-nine bells will chime at Wright State at the Campus Ministry Center at 7:07 p.m. on April 4. Continue reading
Border expressions
Wright State students to unveil art exhibits celebrating the work of border theorist, feminist writer Gloria Anzaldúa
The community art show on April 6 is part of downtown’s First Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the El Rincón Art Studio. Continue reading
Shore thing
New lakeside apartments at Wright State’s Lake Campus big hit with students
Katelyn Richardson, a sophomore at the Lake Campus, wants to get her bachelor’s degree in nursing and then her master’s so she can become a nurse practitioner. Continue reading
Lifting spirits
Wright State University students, faculty and staff made “Cards 4 Kids” for patients at Dayton Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
First Southern Ohio Scholars Day set for April 15
The Health Professions Affinity Community is a pipeline program to engage students and advance their academic and career progress toward professions in health care. Continue reading
Foreign service
Two-time Wright State graduate Kathryn Chaney helps prep military personnel and other government employees for embassy assignments in Europe.
Kathryn Chaney weaves together her passion for travel, work experiences and two degrees from Wright State to thrive at the Defense Institute of Security Cooperation Studies. Continue reading
UCIE helps international students explore Dayton
The excursions teach international students about local events, as well as getting them involved in Dayton area activities. Continue reading
