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
Wright State in the 1990s
The 1990s brought a growth spurt for Wright State, as the university opened seven buildings opened, three centers and Alumni Field. Continue reading
Wright State supporting Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
The Wright State University community is rallying to help people in Texas affected by Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading
Here to help
Wright State University has taken steps to make it easier for students, faculty and staff to drive on and off campus. Continue reading
Guardian student newspaper goes paperless
The Guardian, Wright State’s student-run newspaper, will cease printing physical issues and focus on an all-digital format. Continue reading
Campus buzzes with first weekend activities
Wright State freshmen and upperclassmen were able to participate in first weekend events over the past four days. Continue reading
Banner year
Rosa Tweed wins Fairborn Banner Art Design Contest
Wright State biological sciences and print making major designs banners commemorating 50 years of collaboration between the City of Fairborn and the university. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1980s
Wright State University began to shine in the 1980s, winning several awards in various areas as well as creating its first mascot and writing its Alma Mater. Continue reading
Wright State taking steps to improve traffic flow, parking at start of fall semester
As the fall semester begins Wright State University is taking steps to make it easier for students, faculty and staff to drive on and off campus. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name
It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Moved in: 1,300 new students hit campus
Move-in Day on Wright State’s Dayton Campus began at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24 as 1,300 new students arrived at their new home. Continue reading
