Retirees
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DDN: Wright State University launches aviation degree
Courses will be offered in partnership with First Flight Aviation, a flight school at the Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport in Miamisburg.
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DDN Archdeacon: ‘She’s a natural born leader’
After being a college athlete, Joylynn Brown was a college coach and a college administrator before being named Athletic Director at WSU.
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DDN: Wright State, Air Force will meet for third time in 2024-25 season
This will be the third meeting between Wright State and Air Force. They played in 2010 and 2011 with both teams winning on their home court.
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DDN: Members named for new WSU center to eliminate political bias on campus
The state plans to set up five institutes throughout the state to preserve and protect conservative ideals on college campuses at a cost of about $24 million over the next two years.
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DDN: Ohio GOP’s college campus reform put on hold
SB83 would bar universities from requiring diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training and would block faculty from collectively bargaining on certain matters.
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DDN: WSU’s budget in better shape, but university still missing student retention goals
The university has increased the rates of both retention and recruitment, but not by 2% each year.
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Spectrum: Wright State program creates opportunities for women, underrepresented minorities
Intel says it’s trying to double the number of women and underrepresented minorities in senior leadership by 2030.
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Dispatch Op-Ed: Marijuana sales are coming to Ohio. Will growing pains derail program?
Despite bills that would have reined in smoking, supply, home grow and other elements of the policy, the chambers have not been able to come to a consensus, meaning much of what voters supported in Issue 2 will go into effect.
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WSU Guardian: Board of Trustees approves amendments to bylaws, 2025 budget and capital plan
Wright State has built back up its reserves from $16.91 million in fiscal year 2017 to $141 million in fiscal year 2023.
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WDTN: Wright State offers new aviation program
Various courses will be offered for students interested in aviation careers, from piloting and flight instruction to technical operations and management.
Upcoming Events
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Wright State Retirees Picnic
Wright State University retirees and friends are invited to a picnic on Saturday, Sept. 19, 1:30–4:30 p.m., in Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, OH 45432.
See what’s coming up in our Events Calendar
