Wright State Headlines
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Sep 29
Wright State’s Kurt Holden recognized as rising leader by International Association of Chiefs of Police
Kurt Holden, chief of police and director of public safety at Wright State University, was named to the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list. Continue reading
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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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Around Campus
Second Wright Leader Academy kicks off with new cohort of emerging university leaders
The second Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 14 participants from across the university. Continue reading
Sungazing
Hundreds of Wright State students, faculty, staff and guests stopped by the Quad for a solar eclipse viewing party on Aug. 21. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1970s
The 1970s were a decade of firsts for Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State to welcome more than 1,300 new residential students on Move-in Day
Another 1,200 residential students to move back to campus Saturday, Aug. 26
More than 1,300 new students are set to move in on the Dayton Campus during Wright State University’s annual Move-In Day on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue reading
President Schrader launches face-to-face meetings with department chairs
The meeting will help President Cheryl B. Schrader better understand the work of the university’s academic programs and faculty, staff and students. Continue reading
Medical student helps indigenous Mayan population in Guatemala
Brianna Williamson, a Boonshoft School of Medicine student, took a year off from medical school to immerse herself in rural Guatemala and care for patients. Continue reading
Helping others
Over 500 families filed into the Wright State University Nutter Center parking lot as trunks of their cars were filled with fruits and vegetables. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1960s
Founded as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University, Wright State University became an independent institution in 1967. Continue reading
Wright choice
Wright State orientation sessions help new and transfer students feel that Wright State is their right choice for college. Continue reading
Robert L. Mott Jr. named medical director of CTRA
Robert Mott is retired U.S. Army colonel with 22 years of experience in population medicine, medical education, research, policy development, international health, corporate medicine and medical leadership. Continue reading
