Wright State Headlines
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader from Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Mar 10
Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16
Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
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Mar 10
Wright State’s Model UN team shines at annual Dayton conference
After competing in the Dayton Model UN conference, Wright State will represent Russia at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City from April 5–11. Continue reading
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Mar 7
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification
Wright State is committed to advancing impactful research and supporting doctoral education that enhances health care outcomes, promotes public well-being and enriches student learning experiences. Continue reading
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University News
Raider Open House
High school and transfer students invited to experience Wright State Nov. 3
Raider Open House on Saturday, Nov. 3, gives prospective undergraduate students, transfer students and their families a glimpse of all that Wright State University has to offer. Continue reading
Wright State expands career services for students
Wright State is expanding its career services to better meet students’ needs and help students be prepared to contribute to the workforce. Continue reading
Wright State officially welcomes new Provost Susan Edwards with reception
Faculty, staff, students and community members gathered in the Student Union Atrium on Sept. 18 to hear and meet Provost Susan Edwards. Continue reading
Working groups develop project proposals at Aug. 3 mini-summit
The 15 strategic initiative working groups will present their final projects proposals during the sixth and final mini-summit on Aug. 31. Continue reading
Development of potential projects continues at strategic planning mini-summit on Aug. 3
The mini-summit will provide participants an important opportunity to influence specific projects that the university may pursue over the next seven years. Continue reading
Idea marketplace explores bold ideas to shape Wright State’s future
During the idea marketplace, the strategic initiative working groups used large colorful displays to present the project ideas they want to include in the strategic plan. Continue reading
Wright State pilot project on textbooks, online access saved students almost twice what was estimated
Wright State will expand the pilot program this fall, involving 40 courses impacting 120 sections and up to 6,105 students with a savings estimate of $651,000. Continue reading
Wright State pumps $1.5 billion into economy, supports over 20,000 jobs, according to new higher education study
Wright State University adds $1.5 billion annually to the region’s economy and supports more than 20,000 jobs through its spending on operations and research and through spending by students, visitors and alumni, according to a new economic impact study. Continue reading
Wright State expects to post multimillion-dollar budget surpluses after years of deficits
Wright State will post a $7.2 million budget surplus this year and has crafted a fiscal 2019 budget with a $3 million surplus that earmarks funds for strategic investments to bolster tuition revenue and build the university’s future. Continue reading
Susan Edwards of Appalachian State named provost of Wright State University
Susan Edwards, vice provost for faculty affairs at Appalachian State University, will join Wright State as executive vice president for academic affairs and provost on July 30. Continue reading
