Wright State in the News

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State students prepare for take-off

Wright State University serves as an anchor institution to Ohio’s largest single-site employer, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), growing an alliance that provides students with opportunities to train and learn in the defense field before graduating. In June, Wright State … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Helping veterans start businesses is the mission at new Wright State office

The Small Business Administration (SBA) officially opened a Veterans Business Outreach Center office at Wright State University’s Millett Hall Wednesday morning, the first office of its kind in Ohio, SBA officials said. The need for the new center has been … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State’s Latino Center acts as a supportive hub for student success

Catherine Amaris Hernandez Hogan plays a significant role in championing diversity and inclusion at Wright State University in her role as assistant director of the Latino Center. The center’s services include student recruitment, college prep, hosting events and celebrations, among … Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Tom Webb elevates Wright State’s disability efforts to national level

At Wright State University, Tom Webb is responsible for sustaining and advancing high-quality programs and services that support accessibility for those with disabilities. As the associate vice president of accessibility, Webb provides leadership for the Office of Disability Services and … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State gets $896K grant to fuel advanced air mobility research

Wright State University will use a new $896,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to explore air taxi battery power and efficiency — hoping to share new insights with some of the industry’s leading players, including Dayton-bound Joby … Continue reading

Wright State dean talks to Dayton Daily News about growing demand for computer science graduates in Ohio

Darryl Ahner, Ph.D., dean of Wright State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, talked to the Dayton Daily News about why more students are enrolling in computer science programs at Dayton-area universities. For instance, Wright State found computer science … Continue reading

ABC22/Fox45: Excitement builds as Wright State prepares for historic game against Air Force Academy

The Wright State Raiders men’s basketball team and the Air Force Academy Falcons will face off in the first Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic. The game will be on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Nutter Center. Scott Sullivan, … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State announces Stars, Stripes, Flight series with Air Force Academy

The men’s basketball teams from Wright State University and the Air Force Academy will launch the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic Nov. 30 at the Wright State Nutter Center in Fairborn. The inaugural event will be the first of what … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: New Wright State program allows students to fast track entry into MBA program

Excerpt A new program at Wright State University’s business school allows students to fast track their entrance into the Master of Business Administration degree program. The program allows students to complete modules for each of the five foundational MBA courses: … Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Corey Seemiller talks to ‘Marketplace’ about Gen Z and the economy

Corey Seemiller, Ph.D., professor of leadership studies in education and organizations at Wright State University, was featured in a story about how the U.S. economy has affected members of Gen Z on American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” “This generation’s often called … Continue reading