Wright State in the News

Op-Ed from Dayton Daily News: Student journalists deserve respect for their work

Student Press Freedom day was February 26, and this year, the day took on added meaning for the journalists at the Wright State Guardian. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State student with three science master’s degrees a role model to Black children

The Wright State student already has three master’s degrees in the sciences and is now pursuing her Ph.D. in environmental science. She’s just one of 65 Black females enrolled in STEM-related doctoral programs at Wright State… Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State says it will host in-person graduation this year

“Commencement is a special day for graduates and their families,” Edwards said. “I cherish watching our graduates beam with pride as they receive their diplomas in front of their families and friends.” Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State issuing more than $5.2M in federal funds to thousands of students

“We believe these funds will provide some financial relief to a broad range of spring 2021 students who experienced hardship as a result of COVID-19,” Kim Everhart, director of financial aid at Wright State, said Friday in a release. Continue reading →

Op-Ed from DDN: Wright State is at a crossroads and must adapt

We are following the same compass that we always have. We are adapting to meet the needs of our students and the region we serve. Our ecosystem may be in flux, but our values remain the same. Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State University to launch its first new college in more than 30 years this fall

First announced in February 2020, the new college will house undergraduate and graduate programs within the fields of nursing, professional psychology, teacher education, kinesiology and health, social work, human services and leadership studies in education and organizations. Continue reading →

DBJ: CEO of one of Dayton’s largest woman-owned companies joins Wright State’s board

Dawn Conway, CEO of Boost Engagement LLC, was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine to serve an eight-year term on WSU’s board, effective Feb. 22. She succeeds Grace Ramos, former commissioner of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, whose term ended June 30, 2020. Continue reading →

Beavercreek News-Current: Wright State students administer COVID vaccines in Xenia

A dedicated group of Wright State University nursing students was among those working to administer hundreds of COVID-19 vaccines in Greene County last week. Continue reading →

Journal-News: Wright State, other schools test wastewater for coronavirus

Those that are infected with coronavirus shed virus particles through their feces when they go to the bathroom. Wastewater testing can detect traces of COVID-19 in sewage up to a week before physical symptoms may occur in a person, and it can detect infections in those that are asymptomatic. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Boonshoft School of Medicine plans to expand enrollment

The increase will start this coming summer, as the number of applicants accepted expands from 120 to 130 and over five years will expand to 150. Continue reading →