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
Speaking terms
Wright State to offer pronunciation improvement course for international students, faculty and professionals in the community
The Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English program will offer a Pronunciation Improvement course this fall. Continue reading
Medical students gain insight through global health experience in Malawi
Three Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students helped clinicians with patients, checked on new mothers and worked in nutrition clinics, where they measured and documented children’s growth and immunizations. Continue reading
Smart move
Wright State’s Derek Desentz wins prestigious scholarship from Department of Defense
Derek Desentz, a junior computer science and computer engineering major at Wright State, hones his coding skills as an intern at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Continue reading
Wright State alumni and students win regional Emmys
A number of Wright State alumni and students received awards from the Ohio Valley Regional National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for videos they produced during class projects. Continue reading
Bill Holmes to join Wright State as associate vice president for international affairs
Bill Holmes will join Wright State after serving as executive director of international affairs at Central Michigan University. Continue reading
Soul’d Out crowd
Wright State theatre studies majors November Jones, Christopher Layton and Nasir Peterson formed the singing group Soul’d Out this spring and had an opportunity that most groups only dream about. Continue reading
President Schrader presides over SOPP commencement
The Wright State University School of Professional Psychology honored 15 graduates during its commencement ceremony July 21. Continue reading
Book banquet
Special honorary funds enable Wright State’s Dunbar Library to enrich collection on designated topics
Established by English chair Carol Loranger, the Loretta M. Schaechterle Book Fund provides books and multimedia materials that promote an understanding of the lives of women in the United States. Continue reading
Student veterans interview Iwo Jima survivor for Veterans Voices
Wright State student veterans received a firsthand account of Battle of Iwo Jima during an interview for the Veterans Voices Project. Continue reading
Double reed
Students from around the country could be heard on Wright State University’s campus playing their hearts out during double reed camp. Continue reading
