Wright State in the News

DDN: Stunning performances in theatre, dance, music and more as Wright State’s premier arts event returns

The stage is set for Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts annual ArtsGala, an event to raise money for scholarships in visual arts, film, theater, music and dance. Continue reading →

DDN: Bitcoin, tax reform part of Wright State business conference

Excerpt Wright State University will host a conference later this month focusing on several financial issues. The fourth annual LIFT2Symposium will address the issues of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, tax reform and retirement planning, among other topics, according to the university. The … Continue reading →

DDN: Wright State awarded $1 million for scholarships, undergrad research

Excerpt Wright State University has been awarded a five-year $1-million grant by the National Science Foundation. The grant, which runs through February 2023, will fund scholarships, research and other activities for the Applying Scientific Knowledge program, according to the university. … Continue reading →

The Guardian: Wright State to host Civil Rights Commission

Photo of the the Ohio Civil Rights Commission's visit to Wright State University.

On Thursday, Apr. 5, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission will be hosted at Wright State University. Continue reading →

DBJ: Wright State wins $1M grant to expand undergraduate research, fund scholarships

Wright State University has landed a nearly $1 million grant to expand its undergraduate research capabilities. Continue reading →

Springfield News-Sun: Wright State student assists with design of Navistar Springfield line

Excerpt A new axle line at Navistar’s Springfield plant was designed with the help of a Wright State University intern who spent most of the past year working on the project. RJ McCoy, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, said … Continue reading →

Dayton Daily News: Raiders try to return to normalcy after clinching NCAA tourney bid

After a week of intense basketball, an energetic celebration following a 74-57 win in the Horizon League championship game and a rowdy four-hour bus ride home, one would think the first order of business for the Wright State players when … Continue reading →

Sidney Daily News: WSU gifted bust of acclaimed local writer

Excerpt A one-of-a-kind bronze bust of acclaimed poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar has been gifted to Wright State University by its creator, Dayton artist Reginald Harmon. The bust was displayed Feb. 21, along with exhibits of Dunbar’s works, at … Continue reading →

US News and World Report: Wright State Tops Cleveland St 74-57, Earns NCAA Tourney Bid

Grant Benzinger had 19 points and nine rebounds to help second-seeded Wright State beat eighth-seeded Cleveland State 74-57 to win the Horizon League Tournament title and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

Excerpt Grant Benzinger grew up watching the NCAA Tournament, looking up old highlights and locking in for “One Shining Moment,” with his dad, hoping to play in it someday. His dream is about to come true. Benzinger had 19 points … Continue reading →

USA Today: Wright State celebrated with injured teammate

Excerpt The Wright State Raiders beat the Cleveland State Vikings to win the Horizon League tournament on Tuesday night. They’ll be heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. After the huge win, the players circled around and … Continue reading →