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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