Wright State in the News

Wright State’s Gary LeRoy is making a difference

Gary LeRoy

WHIO News Center 7 recognized Gary LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions at the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, for his work at the East Dayton Health Clinic. Watch the report.

Wright State student to compete on Jeopardy

Excerpt This year’s “Jeopardy! College Tournament” will include Wright State University student Emily Bingham, a senior who is studying literature and marketing. The Englewood resident will be one of 15 contestants competing Jan. 5-­6 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, … Continue reading →

Fuzz Therapy relieves stress for Wright State students

Students de-stressed by playing with service dogs from 4 Paws WSU in Wright State University’s Dunbar Library during Fuzz Therapy. Watch the report from WDTN’s “Five on 2.“

Wright State toy drive helps families in need

Wright State students, faculty and staff donated hundreds of toys and other items for needy children in Montgomery and Greene counties during the university’s annual Christmas for Kids gift drive. Watch the report from WDTN 2 News.

Why and when men grow beards

Christopher Oldstone-Moore

For everyone with a hirsute family member, a bearded patriarch, a fuzzy metro-sexual, here’s a great gift, a not-entirely-serious account of why and when men grow facial hair. It’s called “Of Beards And Men,” by Christopher Oldstone-Moore. It’s a history … Continue reading →

Salt barn seen as model for future cost-sharing

Excerpt A new $3 million facility at Wright State University is seen as a possible model for future cooperative ventures between state-supported universities, state agencies and local governments. The two-acre complex at 3800 University Blvd. includes several service buildings and … Continue reading →

Lake Campus offering a four-year bachelor degree in nursing

Lynn Frank, director of the nursing program at Wright State’s Lake Campus, discusses the campus’ new four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Watch the interview with WLIO.

Three questions with … Seth Gordon, Wright State Veterans and Military Center

Excerpt Maybe the first thing to know about Seth Gordon, director of Wright State University’s Veteran and Military Center, is that he’s not a veteran. Maybe the second thing to know is: It doesn’t really matter. Gordon, 44, has worked with … Continue reading →

Wright State opens the ReyRey Cafe

The first student-operated café at Wright State was celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on Dec. 2. Sponsored by the Reynolds and Reynolds Foundation, ReyRey Café is housed in Rike Hall, home of the Raj Soin College of Business. Watch the report from … Continue reading →

Wright State students give back

Excerpt Wright State University students had the opportunity to reflect on what they are thankful for regarding their education and donate Raiderbucks to one of the 1,600 foundations found on campus as part of its Giving Tuesday event. Organizers hoped … Continue reading →