Wright State in the News

Dayton Daily News: Wright State waives fees, test requirements to new students

Joining a growing national movement, Wright State University is allowing undergraduate students to apply for the 2021 summer or fall semester for free — and it’s also freeing first-year students of the requirement to have ACT or SAT test scores. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: New dean named for Wright State medical school

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine has named Dr. Valerie Weber as the new school dean effective Nov. 1. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: With Broadway closed, Wright State graduate changes course

On March 9, Wright State University musical theater graduate K.J. Hippensteel took the stage of New York’s Stephen Sondheim Theatre as an ensemble member in the first preview performance… Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State, Air Force work together on testing for COVID-19 antibodies

Wright State University researchers and the Air Force Research Laboratory will be collecting blood and saliva samples from people who may have COVID-19 antibodies… Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Archdeacon: Remembering Bob Mills, a Wright State ‘pillar,’ a community treasure

Mills was also a grand supporter of Wright State athletics. Continue reading

Dayton.com: Wright State grad stars in new independent film ‘The Surrogate’ now streaming

Jasmine Batchelor, an acting alumna of Wright State University and The Julliard School, has received rave reviews for her starring role in Jeremy Hersh’s new independent film… Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: NSA designates Wright State center for cyber defense education

Wright State University has won a federal designation as a go-to center for cyber defense education. Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State unveils plan to launch new school year

Excerpt Wright State University will start its fall semester Aug. 24 with a mix of in-class and virtual instruction, the university said Tuesday. In a new campus email, university leaders say they “conservatively” estimate that a third of classes will … Continue reading

DBJ: Wright State University outlines plans for fall return

“When you come to campus, it will feel different,” Wright State President Sue Edwards said. “We are taking extra precautions to keep our students, faculty, employees and visitors safe.” Continue reading

Dayton Daily News: Wright State students donate to tornado victims’ new Habitat for Humanity home

Excerpt   A group of Wright State students donated $500 to Habitat for Humanity to go toward new home for a Trotwood family whose apartment was heavily damaged during the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes. The donation went to the purchasing … Continue reading