Wright State in the News

Wright State filmmaker, alum Steve Bognar joins Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

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The Oscar-nominated filmmaker is among the newest members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State invests $1.1M in library upgrades

Nearly a year after receiving $13.5 million from the state capital budget, Wright State University is putting those dollars to work. Wright State has invested $1.1 million in renovations to the Dunbar Library at its main campus in Fairborn. In August, the library … Continue reading →

Sidney Daily News: Wright Rural Medical Scholars expansion bolsters health care workforce in rural areas

Excerpt After many years of successful work in rural west central Ohio at Wright State University-Lake Campus, the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine’s rural health initiative is expanding to become the Wright Rural Medical Scholars program. The expansion … Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State program ranks No. 1 in U.S.

Excerpt Wright State University’s Management Information Systems program is tops in the nation in providing a quality education for military veterans, according to College Factual, a college choice organization that evaluates hundreds of universities. In its 2019 rankings, College Factual gave … Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State athletics claims league’s top honor for 1st time

Excerpt Wright State University is coming off a stellar athletic year, where five of its sports claimed Horizon League titles. As such, Wright State was awarded the 2019 McCafferty Trophy. The honor is awarded annually to a member institution compiling the greatest number … Continue reading →

Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State helps with tornado relief

Excerpt In the days following the destruction created by multiple Dayton-area tornadoes late May 27, Wright State University students, faculty, staff and alumni are coordinating to help each other and those in the Dayton community impacted by the storms. Each … Continue reading →

DBJ: New $2.8M building project to expand academic space at Wright State’s Lake campus

Excerpt A $2.8 million building project is underway at a local university’s satellite campus. Wright State University — Lake Campus in Celina is expanding Andrews Hall by some 7,000 square feet. The project will make way for a new Library and … Continue reading →

Sidney Daily News: Wright State alumna volunteers at 9/11 Tribute Museum

Excerpt One thing happens to Karen Seiger every time she gives a tour of the 9/11 Tribute Museum in New York City — tears. Since 2006, the Wright State University alumna has been a volunteer at the museum, which pays … Continue reading →

Sidney Daily News: Wright State’s newest Fulbright Scholar heading to Iceland

Wright State University will strike up a relationship with Iceland thanks to Derek Doran, an associate professor of computer science in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading →

WHIO: Wright State professor emeritus, Dayton-area filmmaker to be saluted by famed New York museum for 50 years of groundbreaking work

Excerpt The five decade-long career of one of the Dayton area’s most acclaimed filmmakers will be celebrated with a special exhibition in New York. The series “Julia Reichert: 50 Years in Film” is set for May 30 to June 8 … Continue reading →