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
Gallery general
Michael Conlan takes command of Wright State’s art galleries
As the new coordinator of the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries, Michael Conlan has lofty ambitions for the galleries. Continue reading
Breaking bread
The Longest Table created a discussion about the diversity of Wright State and how to ensure inclusion and justice for all. Continue reading
Grand fan
Wright State’s Kristie McKiernan a full-throated superfan of the women's basketball team
Kristie McKiernan, Wright State grad and senior English lecturer, is a superfan of the Raiders, missing only three home games and attending road contests as far away as Chicago over the past eight years. Continue reading
Lake Campus opens new Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center
The new state-of-the-art facility will further cement Lake Campus’ role as a leader in agriculture education and the study of water quality. Continue reading
Watch: Meet your Major
Watch: Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services hosted the Meet your Major event. Continue reading
Adventure has no age
Adventure Summit at Wright State features speakers young and old who encourage everyone to get outdoors for an adventure.
The Adventure Summit, hosted by Wright State and Five Rivers Metroparks on Feb. 9 and 10 in the Student Union, will feature speakers, competitions, vendors and a used gear sale. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents ‘The Grapes of Wrath’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “The Grapes of Wrath” runs Feb. 1 to Feb. 11 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Perfect fit
Basketball players and coaches volunteered at the Life Enrichment Center to wash people’s feet and pass out 200 new athletic sneakers to those in need. Continue reading
Wright State musical theatre grad Christian Duhamel wins prominent award for emerging artists
The 2018 Kleban Prize in Musical Theater recognized 2005 grad Christian Duhamel as the year’s most promising musical theatre librettist. Continue reading
Lake Campus to open new Agriculture and Water Quality Center
Wright State University’s Lake Campus will celebrate the opening of its Agriculture and Water Quality Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. Continue reading
