Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Nearly 120 new doctors find out residency placements during Wright State’s Match Day

Excerpt “You will never forget opening that envelope.” Those were some of the parting words Dr. Raj Mitra, dean of the Boonshoft School of Medicine, had for 119 future doctors on Match Day. “This moment is bigger than all of … Continue reading →

Wright State media highlights, March 13–21

The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, Match Day and Wright State’s Theatre’s “Alice by Heart” garnered local media coverage for Wright State this week. Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: STEM Challenge, change to win scholarships brings 1,500 kids to Wright State campus

Around 1,500 kids were on the Wright State University campus Sunday to participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, the Dayton Daily News reported. Sunday’s Big Hoopla events began with the Hoopla 4 Miler, followed by the annual STEM Challenge … Continue reading →

Wright State media highlights, March 4-14

The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Full ride scholarships for K-8 students on the line at Wright State’s Hoopla STEM event

Excerpt A day of hoops and hands-on science could turn into a life-changing opportunity for a select group of young students ahead of March Madness at Wright State University. Wright State, building on last year’s surprise scholarship giveaway, will host … Continue reading →

Dayton Business Journal: Former Wright State educator funds medical scholarships through $1.5M estate donation

A former Wright State University educator and pathology pioneer will fund scholarships for the university’s medical students through a posthumous donation from her estate. Dr. Mary Marshall Sidorsky has left a $1.5 million gift through her estate to the Wright … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State and Dayton will be bustling with Big Hoopla events

Wright State University’s growing partnership with the Big Hoopla was highlighted in a Dayton Daily News article about the events surrounding the NCAA First Four. Wright State will help kickoff the First Four when it hosts the Hoopla 4 Miler … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Project Blackbird to shed shame on mental health at upcoming Wright State event

Excerpt Stigma around mental health can lead to people suffering longer and in silence, which is why one nonprofit’s mission is to visit places like Wright State University to address that shame head-on and provide students with free resources. “We … Continue reading →

‘Living Dayton’: President Edwards explains how students can win scholarships to Wright State at the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

During an appearance on “Living Dayton,” President Sue Edwards explained how 12 students can win full in-state tuition scholarships to Wright State University by participating in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge. The annual STEM Challenge, championed by Wright State University, … Continue reading →

Yahoo News: ‘I’m still kind of processing it’: Wright State grad wins top honor at Sundance

Motion pictures alum Brittany Shyne talked to WDTN 2 News about winning the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. “I’m still kind of processing it. You know, it’s obviously incredible and it’s a very huge … Continue reading →