Special Categories

Bolinga, Sociology, Anthropology issue statement of solidarity for protests against systemic racism

The statement expresses solidarity and support for international protests against disenfranchisement, systemic racism and evaluation and promotion of civic-minded law enforcement reform. Continue reading

Wright State board solidifies a multiyear plan to right size the university with approval of 2020-21 budget

Existing university operations will continue to undergo review and be re-aligned in a way to successfully meet the needs of a smaller enrollment. Continue reading

Trustees approve virtual elimination of out-of-state surcharge for certain Wright State graduate students

Wright State will reduce the surcharge by 99% for nonresident graduate students who earned their bachelor’s degrees in Ohio. Continue reading

Festival of Flight canceled for 2020, will return in 2021

The inaugural Festival of Flight in October 2019 welcomed more than 4,000 visitors to Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading

Two international students at Wright State receive emergency COVID-19 grant money

UCIE is working with international students at Wright State to find ways to accommodate their unique needs, including providing small funds from donations. Continue reading

Point of impact

Wright State professor Valerie Stoker notes that historical responses to epidemics can be instructive

Valerie Stoker, professor of religion, says that human responses to disease are embedded in historical, cultural and economic frameworks with varying degrees of effectiveness. Continue reading

Paying tribute

Marc Porter ’77, ’80 creates a scholarship to honor the late Wright State professor Gordon Skinner

The Gordon B. Skinner Scholarship Fund will support the full cost of tuition for a student enrolled in the College of Science and Mathematics and majoring in chemistry. Continue reading

Wright State theatre alum Jasmine Batchelor starring in ‘The Surrogate’

Wright State theatre alumna Jasmine Batchelor has received critical acclaim for her performance in “The Surrogate.” Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Adrienne Traxler receives federal grant to investigate remote teaching by physics faculty

Adrienne Traxler, associate professor of physics, will study the sources physics faculty members use to master remote teaching, including people, websites and social media. Continue reading

Wright State announces involuntary position eliminations

The pandemic has accelerated the timeframe around which we must resize the university and ensure that we continue to serve the needs of our region. Continue reading