Wright State in the News

Financial experts descend on Wright State for LIFT2 Symposium

Financial services professionals learned about crucial industry topics from a lineup of nationally recognized speakers that includes leadership from the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank, the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards and BlackRock during the annual LIFT2 (Leading Innovation in … Continue reading →

Reasons to go to Wright State’s version of theater classic ‘Music Man’

Excerpt Wright State University presents Meredith Willson’s classic 1957 Tony Award-winning musical “The Music Man” beginning Thursday, March 17, in the Festival Playhouse. Willson’s incredibly tuneful slice of Americana is set in River City, Iowa, circa 1912. The touching tale … Continue reading →

Careless people are skewing the results of scientific studies. Can they be stopped?

Nathan Bowling

Nathan Bowling, professor of psychology at Wright State, discussed his research on how careless people can skew the results of scientific studies with Quartz. If 10 percent of respondents in a survey don’t follow basic instructions, it can throw the … Continue reading →

Daytonian of the Week: Nicole Carter

Excerpt If there is a woman to know in Dayton, know Nicole. Nicole A. Carter is a new resident of the Dayton area by way of Detroit, Michigan. She is the director of the Women’s Center at Wright State working … Continue reading →

Wright State financial conference to draw 300

Excerpt Wright State University’s financial services conference is returning this year. The LIFT Symposium — Leading Innovation in Finance Today and Tomorrow — will return March 18 at the Wright State University Nutter Center. This year, the event, intended to … Continue reading →

11 ‘good luck’ cheers for the Wright State Raiders

Wright State students had encouraging words for the university’s basketball team as it prepares to take on No. 4 seed Green Bay tonight in the Horizon League Championship.  A win tonight would guarantee the Raiders a spot in the NCAA tournament. … Continue reading →

7 reasons it’s a great time to be a Wright State Raider

Excerpt We know: It’s always a great time to be part of the Wright State University family. But the past few years, months, weeks, days, even hours have given every Raider a particular reason to be proud of their alma … Continue reading →

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is coming to Wright State

W. Stuart McDowell, professor, chair and artistic director of Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures, discusses the significance of Tom Hanks’ visit to campus on April 19. Watch the interview with WTDN 2 News.

Air Force names new executive director at Air Force Materiel Command

Excerpt The Air Force has named a new executive director for Air Force Materiel Command. Patricia Young took over the role effective March 3, the Air Force said in a statement. She is currently director of Washington Headquarters Services in the … Continue reading →

Tom Hanks has busy itinerary for Wright State visit

Excerpt Tom Hanks will be busy in his visit to Dayton next month. Officials from Wright State University laid out the timeline for Hanks’ April 19 visit to the school, which will feature chances for the Oscar-winning actor to visit with … Continue reading →