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
Coming home
Wright State University’s 50th anniversary Homecoming Week ended with the annual Chili Cook-Off and a concert by former student and touring musician Clark Manson. Continue reading
Social media vending giveaway a big hit during Homecoming Week
Social media-driven vending machine attracts hundreds during Homecoming promotion. Continue reading
Hyped about Homecoming
Wright State University’s 50th anniversary Homecoming Week got off to an exciting start. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine hosts SNMA Region V Regional Leadership Institute
The Student National Medical Association is the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to serving the needs of underserved communities. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming wraps up with weekend packed with activities
Wright State University’s 2017 Homecoming Festival will feature the annual Chili Cook-Off, a concert by former student and touring musician Clark Manson, special anniversary beers and the Black Alumni Reunion BBQ. Continue reading
Homecoming Week continues with golf cart parade, bonfire
A golf cart parade, a bonfire and several reunions highlight a packed day of Homecoming activities. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens season with comedy ‘You Can’t Take It with You’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” runs in the Festival Playhouse from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8. Continue reading
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts Air Force’s Tech Warrior exercise for small businesses
Personnel from the Air Force Materiel Command and representatives of defense contractors took part in the exercise at the National Center for Medical Readiness at Calamityville. Continue reading
Clark Manson to headline Homecoming Festival
Wright State alum and emerging country artist Clark Manson will perform at the Homecoming Festival Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State at 50
University hitting its stride at the half-century mark
Originally founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading
