Wright State in the News

As part of Wright State University and Premier Health’s ongoing partnership, the two organizations appointed a Florida doctor and professor to a new dual position through the academic medical center both are developing. Dr. Raj Mitra has been named dean … Continue reading →

A regional physician has been appointed to the first-ever dual leadership role between Wright State University and Premier Health. Dr. Raj Mitra has been named dean of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and chief academic officer at Premier Health. … Continue reading →

Wright State University remains an anomaly. In addition to its cutting-edge programs, the university also showcases a unique leadership structure: with women in place. In recent years, the gender gap in college enrollment has been widening, with women in the … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →