Wright State in the News

Wright State psychologist featured in WalletHub’s ‘Best and Worst States to Raise a Family’ study

Sara Bielek, Psy.D., clinical assistant professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, was featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best and Worst States to Raise a Family” study. In the article, Bielek highlighted the importance of … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State economist shares insight into what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026

A Wright State University economist is offering expert insight on what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026. Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, was interviewed by the Dayton Business Journal about key factors shaping the economic outlook … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News’ Archdeacon: Wright State baseball doesn’t just win games, it saves lives

Wright State baseball reached great milestones last season and yet its most important accomplishment is unknown by almost everyone. In 2025, the Raiders: Finished 40-21, their first 40-win season since 2018. Won the Horizon League’s regular-season title and the Horizon … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Miniature replica of Wright brothers’ home donated to Wright State University

For more than a year, model builders Helen Naughton and Jimmy Landers worked together to build a replica of the Wright Brothers’ home, Hawthorne Hill in Oakwood. Once completed, the piece weighed approximately 300 pounds, with a length of 105 … Continue reading

Wright State psychologist featured in WalletHub’s ‘Most Caring Cities in America’ study

LaTrelle Jackson, Ph.D., clinical professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, was featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s recent “Most Caring Cities in America” study. Jackson said that caring communities are built on more than volunteerism or … Continue reading

Wright State professor Terry Oroszi discusses ‘Why Academia Must Embrace Generative AI’ in Forbes column

In a recent Forbes Tech Council article, Terry Oroszi, Ed.D., associate professor and vice chair of pharmacology and toxicology, outlines why higher education should move beyond fear and resistance and embrace generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for academic … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State named ‘Best for Vets’

Wright State University was recently named to the 2025 Best for Vets: College list from the Military Times. The university says this distinction shows the university’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and families. Seth Gordon, director of Wright … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State police donate to food pantry for ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser

Wright State police officers let their facial hair grow wild in November in a fundraising effort for the university’s food pantry and delivered their donation just ahead of Thanksgiving. Officers from the department donated over $2,000 worth of food to … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Inside Wright State’s push to innovate education and research with regional partners

Named in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, Wright State University aims to carry forward their bold inventive spirit in everything it does. “Our mission is not only to educate, but to innovate by solving problems, creating opportunity and elevating … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State expands programs to ease financial barriers to higher education

Higher education can be an expensive barrier for many interested individuals, and Wright State University knows that. To counteract this, the university has launched multiple opportunities for potential and current students in need to overcome that obstacle. Wright State is … Continue reading