Wright State in the News

DDN story: Ohio higher ed chief: ‘I have faith’ in Wright State administration

Excerpt The chancellor of Ohio’s Department of Higher Education said he thinks Wright State University will succeed in dealing with its financial problems. Just a few weeks ago, Wright State president Cheryl Schrader asked university departments to slash 66 percent … Continue reading →

DDN: WSU professor wins state award for efforts in fighting opioid crisis

A professor at Wright State University was honored with a statewide award this week for his work to prevent opioid addiction. Kevin Lorson, director of WSU’s physical education license program, received the award from Ohio Higher Education chancellor John Carey … Continue reading →

DDN: Wright State to offer 4-year degree at area community college

Excerpt Wright State University will begin offering a bachelor’s degree program at a Dayton-area community college. Edison State Community College students will soon be able to earn a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership without leaving the school’s main campus in … Continue reading →

Xenia Daily Gazette: Wright State Theatre presenting ‘The Memory of Water’

Wright State University Theatre is wrapping up its theatrical season with the dark comedy “The Memory of Water,” running April 20-22 in the Herbst Theatre. “An insane comedy about tragic misfits,” — that’s what critics called this knockabout family drama, … Continue reading →

Xenia Gazette: Wright State to host spring dance concert

The Wright State University Dance Ensemble is slated to share seven premiere works including innovative pieces by guest choreographers Shannon Bramham and Erin Robbins, along with those by WSU Dance Faculty and guests, Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance … Continue reading →

DDN: Wright-Patt, Wright State cooperate on Autism at Work Initiative

April is Autism Awareness Month, which makes it the perfect time to introduce a new effort at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Air Force Materiel Command is partnering with Wright State University to launch a pilot program called the Autism at … Continue reading →

WDTN 2 News: Blanket making marathon at Wright State helps local children

More than 200 students turned out to Wright State University’s Student Union for the Project Linus blanket making marathon on April 5. Project Linus makes blankets for area children who may be sick, traumatized or in need of comfort. “They … Continue reading →

The Guardian: A history of Wright State’s remediation efforts

Excerpt Administrators including Provost Thomas Sudkamp and Chief Business Officer Walt Branson have stated that the university’s efforts have ranged from major policy changes and budget cuts to minor practice changes, all in the name of budget remediation. In March … Continue reading →

Fairborn Daily Herald: Wright State MBA students help 4 Paws

Excerpt A group of Wright State MBA students fulfilled requirements of their program and helped a local non-profit at the same time. The eight project management students arranged for a pair of benches and a wooden handrail to be constructed … Continue reading →

New York Times: Wright State historian explains why Donald Trump may be a ‘mustache lover at heart’

Christopher Oldstone-Moore

In an op-ed column in the New York Times, Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history at Wright State and a facial hair expert, examines one reason why John Bolton’s appointment as national security adviser is surprising. Oldstone-Moore writes: “Mr. Bolton does not … Continue reading →