Wright State in the News

Video—Free skin cancer screenings

Now that the weather is warmer you and your family are likely spending a lot more time outdoors. That makes now the perfect time to talk about taking care of your skin. Wright State’s Department of Dermatology is offering skin … Continue reading →

Video—Raiders baseball team shaves heads for charity

A local baseball team is giving back with just a quick shave. Members of Wright State University’s baseball team shaved their heads to help kids in need. It’s all a part of the VS. Cancer Foundation. The organization raises money and awareness … Continue reading →

Video—Blue beetle could be key to fountain of youth

Dean Rider

It’s not a magical water source or a fantasy fountain, but Wright State University researchers may be close to finding a fountain of youth. Wright State researchers are on a mission to find the fountain of youth and it’s all … Continue reading →

Linda Vista program helped family in need

Excerpt Aisha Ford, a junior majoring in film studies at Wright State University, has a life story to tell that she isn’t afraid to share. She’s spoken out for Linda Vista, a program for women and children victimized by abuse … Continue reading →

Video—Expert on DNA evidence speaks at YSU

Dan Krane

Except DNA evidence is becoming more widely used and necessary in criminal court cases. Dan Krane is a professor of biology at Wright State University and is one of the world’s foremost DNA experts.  He’s served as a witness in over … Continue reading →

Wright State Spring Commencement

Scenes from the 2014 Spring Commencement at Wright State University. The Spring Commencement class includes applicants for 1,381 bachelor’s degrees, 612 master’s degrees and 26 doctorate degrees. View photos from WHIO-TV.

Tony nominees have local connections

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Excerpt The Human Race Theatre Company, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and Wright State University all have reason to celebrate today. A number of theater professionals responsible for Tony-nominated Broadway shows have local connections. … Wright State grads … Continue reading →

Video—Wright State student wins Ms. Wheelchair Ohio crown

Elizabeth Schrack

Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Watch the interview from Fox 45 in the Morning.

A game and a plan

Courtney Boyd

Wright State women’s basketball player Courtney Boyd tells her story of growing up and making the best of her situation as a child and now young adult in NCAA Champion Magazine. NCAA author Amy Wimmer Schwarb and photographer Amanda Goehlert … Continue reading →

Wright State wants funk music memorabilia

Excerpt Wright State University has joined the movement to preserve and promote Dayton’s funk music heritage. The university’s Special Collections and Archives department will collect funk-music related documents as part of a partnership with Dayton Funk Dynasty Group. The non-profit … Continue reading →