Wright State Headlines
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Oct 10
Wright State research draws attention to behavioral health’s economic impact
Local media spotlight a new Wright State study finding that untreated mental illness costs the greater Dayton region nearly $30 billion a year. Continue reading
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Oct 9
Alumni mentorship program helps new students feel welcome at Wright State
The Alumni Ambassador PACK program pairs experienced alumni with new students to help them feel at home at Wright State. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Educating future educators
More than 150 high school students from six area high schools explored what it means to become an educator during Wright State University’s fourth annual Future Teachers Day. Continue reading
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Oct 8
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
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Oct 7
Wright State’s undergrad computer science and engineering programs ranked among top in Ohio by U.S. News
Wright State University’s undergraduate computer science and engineering programs are ranked No. 3 among Ohio’s public universities in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Continue reading
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Wright State in the News
Raj Soin College of Business financial services expert on ‘Living Dayton’
Bill Wood, senior lecturer at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business and coordinator of the Financial Services Degree Program, discussed reverse mortgages on WDTN’s “Living Dayton.” Watch the interview.
Agriculture center coming to Wright State Lake Campus
Wright State University’s Lake Campus is growing and expanding. New programs including nursing and food sciences are being offered. Now, the university is planning for a major upgrade to the agriculture program. Watch the report from Your News Now.
Former DDN columnist donates more than $250K to Wright State archives
Excerpt Former Dayton Daily News columnist Dale Huffman left more than $250,000 following his death to set up a charitable fund to provide annual help to the Wright State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives, Dayton Foundation officials announced. The … Continue reading
Volunteer of the Year Award
Excerpt Katie McGrath, who received a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in December 2014 and is now in graduate school, was an intern with A Special Wish Foundation for two years until August 2014. She began volunteering with ASW … Continue reading
Wright State Lake, Dayton Campus student trying to save historic Darke Co. town
A junior majoring in international studies at nearby Wright State University, Keiser seems an unlikely savior for this blink of a town. Continue reading
2016 debate at Wright State may mean $14M for local economy
Presidential debate at Wright State will pump millions into local economy. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.
Sorority bid night special for Wright State student Lauren Reder
A Wright State freshman with cerebral palsy was welcomed into her new sorority by a crowd of cheering students in the university’s Student Union Sunday night. Watch the story from Fox 45.
President Hopkins: Students to benefit from presidential debate
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins joined “FIVE on 2” to discuss the 2016 presidential debate that will be held at the Nutter Center. Watch the interview with WDTN 2 News.
Presidential debate coverage
Wright State University experienced a spike of media coverage when it was announced that university will host the first presidential debate on Sept. 26, 2016, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Here’s a roundup of the coverage. Dayton Daily News: Wright State pick … Continue reading
Wright State will bring in Broadway luminaries
Excerpt The yearlong program at Wright State University called “Musicals Rock” aims at immersing students and audiences in the world of Broadway pop and rock musicals. This year they will be introduced to Broadway stars Adam Pascal and Jason Robert … Continue reading
