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
Dayton Theater Hall of Fame honors Joe Deer
Excerpt The Dayton Theatre Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have dedicated themselves to the cause of theatre arts in Dayton or have made a significant impact on Dayton’s theatre community. The 2015 inductee is Joe Deer. Joe Deer is … Continue reading
Wright State and DCDC formalize relationship
Excerpt A formal partnership between Wright State University and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company is being announced today. The goal is to solidify and expand the decades-long relationship which exposes the university’s dance students to professional dance experiences. The new … Continue reading
Wright State sends 87 student athletes to Horizon League all-academic honor roll
Excerpt Wright State has placed 87 student-athletes on the spring Horizon League Academic Honor Roll, which was announced Wednesday by the league office. The Horizon League Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 … Continue reading
Wright State student inspiration for Springboro’s Miracle League field
Excerpt There is a reason it’s called the Miracle League baseball field. The transformation of children and young adults with disabilities who play on the diamond in Springboro is truly a miracle. “It’s magical to see their faces,” said Sprinboro … Continue reading
Wright State-Lake program to focus on rural practices
Excerpt Wright State University-Lake Campus is adding a medical program that focuses on rural practices. Dr. Margaret Dunn, dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, spoke to about 20 lake campus faculty, staff and local hospital representatives about building … Continue reading
Wright State awarded $7.5M for drone research
Excerpt The Air Force Research Laboratory has awarded a $7.5M contract to Wright State University for drone research, according to the Department of Defense. The research will focus on operators flying multiple drones, or remotely piloted aircraft, the Defense Department … Continue reading
Dayton-area university nets $7.5M to study drones
Excerpt Wright State University is getting $7.5 million for more research on drones. The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Wright State another $7.5 million on a contract first awarded in 2011. The new funding will go toward researching ways for … Continue reading
Universities to form network targeting 2,500 jobs, $300M in research
Excerpt A measure proposed in the Ohio state budget would earmark millions in funding to help Ohio’s colleges win hundreds of millions in federal research and create thousands of new jobs. Ohio’s budget, which is working its way through the … Continue reading
Top five reasons Wright State is cool
From our connection with Tom Hanks to low tuition, the Dayton Daily News lists the “top five reasons Wright State is cool.” Read the list >>
Aviation camp going on this week at Wright State University
Excerpt Middle schoolers from all over the country are here in the Miami Valley learning all about flying airplanes. Sunday kicked off this summer’s first week of aviation camp at Wright State University. Read more from ABC 22.
