Wright State in the News

Wright State tops $150M fundraising goal

Excerpt Wright State University has surpassed the goal of its $150 million capital campaign. The school made the announcement Tuesday night at a gala at the Nutter Center that featured actor Tom Hanks, who was in town meeting with students … Continue reading →

Why Tom Hanks’ visit to Dayton is one for the history books

Excerpt The large wall calendar that hangs in the Equipment Room at Wright State University’s new Tom Hanks Center of Motion Pictures makes it obvious that Tuesday, April 19, is going to be a red letter day for the school. … Continue reading →

Creeks to be subject of project

Excerpt A $3,849 grant will be used to analyze Lytle Creek and Indian Run Creek in an effort to explain a lack of biodiversity in the two Clinton County streams. The S. Fredrick Anliot Grant was awarded to Dr. Audrey … Continue reading →

Dayton Chamber of Commerce meeting focused on the presidential debate

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins and Donna Schlagheck, professor emerita of political science, discuss the university’s plans for hosting the first presidential debate on Sept. 26. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.

Wright State University to explore baseball, jazz in Sultans of Swing conference

When you hear the word swing, do you think of baseball or jazz? This week Wright State University will host the first national conference to explore the connections: “The Sultans of Swing: 100 Years of Baseball, Jazz and Short Fiction.” … Continue reading →

Wright State’s ArtsGala breaks records

Excerpt We’ve both been to ArtsGala many times, and this time it was truly different. For the past 17 years, Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts has hosted the event to raise money for scholarships in visual arts, film, … Continue reading →

Wright State rolls out rebate on summer classes

Excerpt As part of a statewide effort toward making higher education more affordable, Wright State University is offering a summer rebate. The school is providing a 20 percent rebate on the cost of undergraduate classes this summer. The rebate will be … Continue reading →

Wright State College of Liberal Arts prepares for ArtsGala

After last year’s record-setting event, Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts is preparing for the 16th  annual ArtsGala. Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Jennie Buckwalter and several Wright State arts students joined WYSO’s Niki Dakota in … Continue reading →

Presidential debate to bring $25M to Dayton

Excerpt The presidential debate coming to Wright State University in September will bring millions of dollars to the Dayton region. The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce conservatively thinks the first presidential debate, taking place Sept. 26, will bring between $25 … Continue reading →

Wright State president: Debate impact goes beyond economics

Excerpt The first 2016 presidential debate may be the most watched presidential debate in history, David Hopkins, president of the university holding that debate, said Tuesday morning at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. “The eyes of the … Continue reading →