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
Museum to participate in Dayton Regional Science Festival
Excerpt Dr. Jason Deibel, an associate professor at Wright State University, is currently working with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Education Division while on sabbatical. He will lead four museum programs during the Dayton Regional Science Festival … Continue reading
Wright State to manage high-tech intelligence training center
Excerpt Wright State University has taken a big step to boost its workforce development efforts. The school’s Wright State Applied Research Corp. recently signed a shared services and management agreement with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center in Beavercreek. Also known … Continue reading
Rise.Shine. campaign announcement
Roundup of media coverage of Rise. Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University: Dayton Daily News: Tom Hanks to lead $150M fundraising effort at Wright State Academy and Emmy Award winner Tom Hanks and Amanda Wright Lane, great grandniece of … Continue reading
Emerald ash borer research
Roundup of coverage of biology professor Don Cipollini’s emerald ash borer research. WYSO Public Radio: Emerald ash borer could have a new host A Wright State University researcher has found evidence that the emerald ash borer, a destructive invasive insect, … Continue reading
Wright State president emphasizes collaboration
Excerpt Wright State University’s (WSU) sixth president, Dr. David R. Hopkins, recently visited Greenville to encourage industry and educational leaders across the county to collaborate with the university in preparing students for the future of our workforce. “As we work … Continue reading
WSRI to test fly unmanned aerial system
Dayton Business Journal: Wright State to fly first drones Wright State Research Institute has been given permission to fly its first drones. The institute has been granted permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly the eBee unmanned aerial system, … Continue reading
Video: Wright brothers honored at Wright Sate
Celebrating innovation and aviation at Wright State University. The school held a special celebration Thursday ahead of Wright Brothers Day on Sunday. The university is named in honor of the Wright Brothers, and today’s party featured speakers, re-enactors and flight … Continue reading
Wright State grad named chief scientist at Air Force intelligence agency
Excerpt A Wright State University graduate was named chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center and will be a primary advisor to the military commander at the secretive agency. Curtis A. Rowland, a 32-year veteran at the … Continue reading
Business Dean Joanne Li named to Dayton BizWomen Power 50 list
Excerpt Joanne Li is dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. Wright State has been growing its business school under Li’s helm, which aids business growth across the Dayton region. She also has taken a role … Continue reading
Video: Little free libraries headed to Dayton community
A national initiative has made its way to the Miami Valley. It is called the Little Free Library and it gives young and old opportunities to have books in their homes. At Wright State University Tuesday, donated newspaper street racks … Continue reading
