Wright State in the News

Dayton Business Journal: Tom Webb elevates Wright State’s disability efforts to national level

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

Dayton Daily News: Wright State gets $896K grant to fuel advanced air mobility research

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

Wright State dean talks to Dayton Daily News about growing demand for computer science graduates in Ohio

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

ABC22/Fox45: Excitement builds as Wright State prepares for historic game against Air Force Academy

The Wright State Raiders men’s basketball team and the Air Force Academy Falcons will face off in the first Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic. The game will be on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Nutter Center. Scott Sullivan, … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State announces Stars, Stripes, Flight series with Air Force Academy

The men’s basketball teams from Wright State University and the Air Force Academy will launch the Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic Nov. 30 at the Wright State Nutter Center in Fairborn. The inaugural event will be the first of what … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: New Wright State program allows students to fast track entry into MBA program

Excerpt A new program at Wright State University’s business school allows students to fast track their entrance into the Master of Business Administration degree program. The program allows students to complete modules for each of the five foundational MBA courses: … Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Corey Seemiller talks to ‘Marketplace’ about Gen Z and the economy

Corey Seemiller, Ph.D., professor of leadership studies in education and organizations at Wright State University, was featured in a story about how the U.S. economy has affected members of Gen Z on American Public Media’s “Marketplace.” “This generation’s often called … Continue reading

WYSO Public Radio: Wright State enrollment increases 3rd year in a row

Wright State University’s enrollment is up for the third year in a row. Since 2021, the student population has grown by more than 40%. Wright State said in an announcement that the school welcomed 2,012 first-time undergraduate students for the … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Mental health is a community problem, panelists say at Wright State event

The Dayton Daily News joined Wright State University and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association in sponsoring the program

The five-member panel of a Mental Health Matters event at Wright State University told the nearly 300-person crowd that the mental health problems in the area urgently need to be addressed during the event Tuesday. The panel raised four main … Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State sees enrollment continue to climb

The local university continues to see a rosy picture of growth among its students

Excerpt Wright State’s enrollment has increased nearly 10% since 2022 and its president cited the work by the university to reduce students barriers to attend as a reason for the growth. “The colleges, the faculty and the staff, the amount … Continue reading