Wright State in the News

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 →

WDPR interviews visual artist slated to visit Wright State

Emily Momohara, a visual artist whose film “Namba” will be screened at Wright State University on Sept. 18, was interviewed on “ArtsFocus” on WDPR Discover Classical. Wright State’s School of Fine and Performing Arts and the Asian and Native American … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Storytelling and schools: Wright State’s 2024-25 visual arts season opens with two photo exhibitions

Excerpt Wright State University’s 2024-25 visual arts season has opened with photography exhibitions examining storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. “ReWritten: Photographers Reshaping the Narrative” and “Elementary: Photographs by Daniel McInnis” are on display through Nov. 2 in the Stein … Continue reading →

WYSO Public Radio: Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine starts new fellowship for addiction care

The Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine aims to help those struggling with substance use disorder by training physicians to provide addiction care. It’s a program to support those at risk and in recovery … Continue reading →

WYSO Public Radio: Rise of medical marijuana detailed in Wright State professor’s new book

Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, talked to WYSO Public Radio about his new book, “Green Rush: The Rise of Medical Marijuana in the United States.” “Green Rush” looks at the de-stigmatization of marijuana and … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Wright State uses $1.4M grant to create in-demand jobs

A local university received a grant to be used towards workforce development. Wright State University secured a $1.4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of its Super RAPIDS regional program. This program is focused on … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Founding member of Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine leaves the school $1.7 million

A local doctor and a founding member of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine left the school a gift of $1.7 million as part of his estate, which will go toward funding scholarships for medical students. Dr. William … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Large increase in students moving into Wright State this week

Wright State University students, with their parents’ help, began moving into residence halls today for the new school year. The university is expected to have 2,304 students move into residence halls and apartments during move-in this week. Wright State President … Continue reading →

Wright State political scientist Lee Hannah quoted in Newsweek article analyzing Democratic National Convention

Lee Hannah, Ph.D., professor of political science at Wright State University, is quoted in a Newsweek article examining how Vice President Kamala Harris could capitalize on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Hannah told Newsweek that Harris’ campaign will likely … Continue reading →