Wright State in the News

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 →

Wright State launches push toward presidential debate

Excerpt More than 500 students, faculty and community members gathered Tuesday at Wright State University for the official presidential debate season kickoff. “Since I started at Wright State, I haven’t seen students more excited about anything,” Gavin Doll, president of … Continue reading →

Wright State symposium aimed at finance professionals

Excerpt Wright State University will host later this month the annual Leading Innovation in Finance Today Symposium for banking, insurance, accounting, investing and financial planning professionals LaVaughn Henry, vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the … Continue reading →

Wright State’s Lee Hannah previews Super Tuesday

Lee Hannah, assistant political science professor, previewed the Super Tuesday primaries and caucuses in an interview on “Five on 2” on WDTN on Feb. 29. Watch the interview.

Wright State institute makes shift in focus

Excerpt A Wright State University institute is shifting its focus of its research projects on more defense and economic development. The Wright State Center for Urban and Public Affairs has changed its name to the Applied Policy Research Institute. Part … Continue reading →

Wright State honors Sharon Rab

Excerpt “Peace has been an important theme to me since my childhood,” says Sharon Rab, founder and co-chair of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. “I grew up in Fairborn, a military town. I remember hearing military airplanes taking off, and … Continue reading →

Failure-based depression and athletes

UFC star Ronda Rousey’s candid confession this week that she thought about killing herself after losing her title to Holly Holm in November 2015 has put a focus on mental health, especially among athletes. “Anytime so much of your ego-state … Continue reading →