Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Wright State optimistic about higher application numbers

Wright State University says the number of students applying for the fall semester are up, following a national trend at other schools but also signaling the university… Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: New Dayton-area YMCA in the works at Wright State

A Dayton-area community may be getting a new YMCA. The project would lead to a modern facility and may provide work to area contractors and suppliers. Continue reading

Yahoo News: Wright State announces accelerated nursing degree

Wright State is adding a three-year nursing degree to its offerings, with students able to begin the accelerated program in fall 2022. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State hires two senior positions, looks to fill three more

Wright State recently hired two new staffers in high-level positions, but the university is continuing the search for its next provost and two dean positions. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: District treasurer, Wright State alumna receives Jesse Haines Award

Ferraro holds a bachelor of science in business from the Raj Soin College of Business

At the Montgomery County Auditor’s Annual Update on Dec. 16, Auditor Karl Keith presented Northmont Treasurer Ann Ferraro with the sixth annual Jesse Haines Award. Continue reading

Yahoo News: Wright State’s ‘Dunbar: 150′ salutes poet’s birth

Wright State University is marking the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar’s birth with a variety of programming beginning this week and continuing through spring. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State alumna rockets to fame as barbecue pitmaster

In the bedroom of her Yellow Springs home is a blackened ember from a fire set by renowned barbecue pitmaster Rodney Scott. It’s a good luck charm for Erica Blaire Roby, who looks at it every day as an inspiration and a reminder of how far she’s come. Continue reading

Dayton.com: Oscar-winning, Centerville-raised Wright State grad reflects on career

Hannah Beachler is the first African American to win an Academy Award for best production design but she’s certain she will not be the last. Continue reading

Dayton Business Journal: Dayton tech firm partners with Wright State University

Wright State University is teaming up with Infinity Labs — a Dayton-based research and development company that provides national security solutions — as part of a downtown Dayton research center. Continue reading

WYSO Culture Couch: Wright State Theater will present Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Sweat’

“Sweat” helps us understand what events led to our deepening divisions of class and race. Continue reading