Wright State in the News

Excerpt Wright State University has named a new dean of the Raj Soin College of Business. Former interim dean of the College of Business Thomas Traynor was promoted to the position. “I think I’m really ready to move forward with … Continue reading →

Excerpt Rachel Rhee, a third-year student at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has contributed to research into Narcan access among fentanyl and heroin users in Montgomery County. The study Rhee contributed to found that 60 percent of … Continue reading →

Wright State University is adding a new academic scholarship for graduates of Montgomery and Greene county high schools… Continue reading →

In the spirit of Halloween, composer Andrew Lippa and librettists Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice’s 2010 musical adaptation of “The Addams Family” will be presented Oct. 31-Nov. 17 at Wright State University. Inspired by Charles Addams’ cartoons, the musical is … Continue reading →

Excerpt One of the largest universities in the Dayton region has a new leader. Wright State University’s board of trustees has named Provost Susan Edwards as its next president. The decision comes shortly following the announcement of President Cheryl Shrader’s … Continue reading →

Excerpt Wright State University has been awarded more than $1 million in Choose Ohio First scholarships from the State of Ohio for the 2020–21 academic year. The scholarships are designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within science, technology, engineering and math … Continue reading →

Excerpt Career advancement skills such as communications, problem solving and critical thinking are the focus of new certificates being offered to Wright State students and outside employees. The certificate programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts are available to … Continue reading →

Excerpt Through state appropriations and 12 local donors, Wright State University — Lake Campus is growing again. With the help of university and state dignitaries, Interim Dean Dan Krane officially opened the campus’ most recent expansion — a 7,000 square … Continue reading →

Excerpt As colleges across the nation deal with the evolving challenges of modern education, Wright State University has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing the retention rates of students. The Undergraduate Student Retention initiative combines the efforts of multiple … Continue reading →