Wright State in the News

WDTN: Wright State to graduate over 2,100 students this spring

Excerpt Wright State University announced Wednesday that more than 2,100 students have completed the requirements to graduate this spring. The graduates of spring 2020 have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, the university will recognize their achievements … Continue reading →

RSCOB Dean talks to Dayton Daily News about Dayton region’s job losses

Thomas Traynor, professor of economics and dean of the Raj Soin College of Business, was interviewed by the Dayton Daily News about job losses caused by the coronavirus. “(Economic) decline tends to be self-reinforcing for a while – reduced production … Continue reading →

WHIO: Senior finance lecturer talks about financial challenges during a pandemic

Bill Wood, a senior lecturer and the coordinator of the Financial Services Degree Program in the Raj Soin College of Business, talked to News Center 7 about financial challenges during a pandemic.

Dayton Daily News: Wright State offers help for students during the coronavirus pandemic

Excerpt Wright State University has implemented several different initiatives to help students impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The school has launched the Student Emergency Relief Campaign that has been created through the Wright State University Foundation. The campaign seeks to … Continue reading →

WHIO: Wright State medical student, U.S. airman works at New York City hospital

Excerpt A second-year student at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine arrived in New York City April 10 with plans to work at an area hospital through mid-June. Juliet Corcillo grew up in Staten Island and says she … Continue reading →

DBJ: In face of pandemic, Wright State University hires chief recruitment officer

Excerpt One of the Dayton region’s largest universities has added a key position. Wright State University has hired Robert Durkle as its new chief recruitment and admissions officer, effective June 1. Durkle has held leadership positions in admissions, recruitment, and financial aid at … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright State sews, donates 900 face masks during coronavirus pandemic

Excerpt Wright State University’s costume shop manager Carly Kimmins and her students have sewn and donated 900 masks to workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, with hundreds more coming. The group has been using sewing machines to … Continue reading →

ABC22/Fox45: Wright State offers support and scholarships to Urbana University students

Excerpt Following the announcement that Urbana University will be closing permanently at the end of spring semester, Wright State University reached out to offer both emotional and financial support to students who might be wondering what it next for their education. “We … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Wright state faculty react to prospect of COVID-related cuts

Excerpt At one point Monday afternoon, about 140 Wright State University faculty members attended a Faculty Senate meeting via Zoom. Among the topics discussed at length, the possibility of university jobs cuts during the global pandemic. Wright State leaders Monday … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: With enrollment down, Wright State freezes spending, cuts administrators’ pay

Excerpt With universities statewide closed to on-campus instruction, Wright State University is cutting administrators’ salaries, freezing contracts and capital projects — and leaders may consider a workforce reduction, university leaders said in a campus email Monday. With enrollment down due … Continue reading →