Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to work with U.S. Space Command’s academic enterprise

Wright State University and Space Command have formed a working relationship, with the university joining a cadre of schools in the command’s academic engagement enterprise. Wright State said it will work with Space Command to develop a pipeline of military … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State to teach area teachers how to prepare for civics classes; host student civics summer camps

Wright State University will use a $3 million U.S. Department of Education grant for civics education across central and southwest Ohio. The project — Civic Foundations: Equipping K–12 for America’s Next 250 Years — will help educators and students to … Continue reading →

Wright State psychologist featured in WalletHub’s ‘Best and Worst States to Raise a Family’ study

Sara Bielek, Psy.D., clinical assistant professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, was featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s 2026 “Best and Worst States to Raise a Family” study. In the article, Bielek highlighted the importance of … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State economist shares insight into what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026

A Wright State University economist is offering expert insight on what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2026. Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D., associate professor of economics, was interviewed by the Dayton Business Journal about key factors shaping the economic outlook … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News’ Archdeacon: Wright State baseball doesn’t just win games, it saves lives

Wright State baseball reached great milestones last season and yet its most important accomplishment is unknown by almost everyone. In 2025, the Raiders: Finished 40-21, their first 40-win season since 2018. Won the Horizon League’s regular-season title and the Horizon … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Miniature replica of Wright brothers’ home donated to Wright State University

For more than a year, model builders Helen Naughton and Jimmy Landers worked together to build a replica of the Wright Brothers’ home, Hawthorne Hill in Oakwood. Once completed, the piece weighed approximately 300 pounds, with a length of 105 … Continue reading →

Wright State psychologist featured in WalletHub’s ‘Most Caring Cities in America’ study

LaTrelle Jackson, Ph.D., clinical professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, was featured as an expert contributor in WalletHub’s recent “Most Caring Cities in America” study. Jackson said that caring communities are built on more than volunteerism or … Continue reading →

Wright State professor Terry Oroszi discusses ‘Why Academia Must Embrace Generative AI’ in Forbes column

In a recent Forbes Tech Council article, Terry Oroszi, Ed.D., associate professor and vice chair of pharmacology and toxicology, outlines why higher education should move beyond fear and resistance and embrace generative artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool for academic … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State named ‘Best for Vets’

Wright State University was recently named to the 2025 Best for Vets: College list from the Military Times. The university says this distinction shows the university’s commitment to supporting military service members, veterans and families. Seth Gordon, director of Wright … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State police donate to food pantry for ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser

Wright State police officers let their facial hair grow wild in November in a fundraising effort for the university’s food pantry and delivered their donation just ahead of Thanksgiving. Officers from the department donated over $2,000 worth of food to … Continue reading →