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
Welch named Horizon League Player of the Year, Vogelpohl named to All-Defensive Team
Wright State senior guard Chelsea Welch was named the Horizon League Women’s Basketball Player of the Year and first team and junior guard Emily Vogelpohl was selected to the All-Defensive Team… Continue reading
History of Raider basketball – the move to Division I
While some may think Wright State decided to make the move to Division I as a result of winning the D-II men’s basketball national championship in 1983, those conversations had actually been taking place on campus… Continue reading
Raidersgiving, Match Day, Science Olympiad voiced as Wright State points of pride in latest community dialogue
The explosive growth of Raidersgiving, a Thanksgiving celebration for Wright State University students who don’t go home for the holiday. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball – the Division II national championship
Wright State Men’s Basketball also belongs on this list, having won the Division II national championship in just its 13th year of playing varsity basketball. Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — rise to prominence
When Ralph Underhill arrived at Wright State in May of 1978, the Raiders’ days of being “the other team” were done. Continue reading
Acceptance, belonging and teamwork voiced as Wright State strengths in latest community dialogue
The willingness to work together, the freedom to try new things and a strong sense of acceptance and community were among the strengths of Wright State voiced in the latest community dialogue session… Continue reading
History of Raider basketball — the early years
Few of today’s Wright State University student-athletes will associate the taste of bologna with their intercollegiate sports experience. This was not always the case. Continue reading
Wright State women’s bowling team hitting their mark
The Wright State women’s and men’s club bowling teams are both having terrific seasons. Continue reading
Wright State to host regional robotics competition
The FIRST POWER UP Robotics Competition regional tournament on March 2–3 is expected to draw 60 teams from around the Midwest to the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Still time to participate in community dialogue sessions for strategic planning process
Participants will reflect on their time at Wright State — as students, employees, alumni or partners — and explore ideas of pride, transformation and potential at the university. Continue reading
