Wright State in the News

DBJ story: Wright State proposes $8M renovation project to relocate historic materials

Excerpt Wright State University is planning an $8.2 million relocation and renovation project to better preserve its historic collections. The university’s Archives Center Modernization Project would include the renovation of 30,000 square feet of space at 2455 Presidential Drive, and the … Continue reading →

DDN story: Wright State seeking federal funds for new archives center

Excerpt Wright State University is seeking federal funding for a planned $8.2-million archives center. The university announced in October that it was launching a $6.5-million fundraising campaign to create a new home for its historical archives. The Priority Development and … Continue reading →

Xenia Daily Gazette story: WSU med student pursues dreams

Excerpt Jessica Myers, a first-year medical student at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been awarded a one-year Boonshoft Scholars Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes an entering student who exemplifies compassion, has leadership experience and has financial need. … Continue reading →

DBJ story: Wright State to perform $3 million in classroom renovations

Excerpt Wright State University is looking to improve its classroom laboratory facilities through two separate projects with a combined cost of $3 million. The university will upgrade two facilities at its main campus: Fawcett Hall Chemistry Labs and the Fine … Continue reading →

DDN story: Wright State’s Raiderthon raises $45K for local hospital

Excerpt Wright State University helped raise more than $45,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital during its fifth annual Raiderthon dance marathon, school officials announced Tuesday. The event was held Saturday in the Student Union Apollo Room on campus from 10 a.m. … Continue reading →

Sidney Daily News story: WSU tops for military students

Excerpt Wright State University has been ranked among the nation’s best schools for veteran, active-duty and military dependent students. The Military Times Best: Colleges 2018 list ranks Wright State No. 80 out of 218 schools that made the list. More … Continue reading →

DDN story: Wright State makes a list that’s good news for area military families

Excerpt Wright State University has been named on the list of the nation’s best schools for veteran, active-duty and military-dependent students. WSU was ranked No. 80 out of 140 schools in the annual “Best Colleges 2018” from the website The … Continue reading →

DBJ story: Wright State ranks among nation’s top schools for military students

Excerpt Wright State University is one of the best schools in the nation for veteran, active duty and military dependent students, according to a new ranking. The Military Times: Best Colleges 2018 list for four-year universities ranks Wright State No. 80 … Continue reading →

DDN story: More than 500 at Wright State to celebrate Thanksgiving away from home

Excerpt As most college students head home this week for Thanksgiving, some in the Dayton area will stay put and celebrate together. Students and community members at Wright State University will gather Thursday for a meal that has grown from … Continue reading →

DDN story: Wright State could narrowly avoid fiscal watch if $6M surplus is realized

Excerpt Wright State University has been edging toward state fiscal watch the last few years but may be able to narrowly avoid it if a budget plan in place continues as expected. The university’s budget calls for around a $6 … Continue reading →