Office of Communications

We tell Wright State's story—news, events, culture, and everything in between. We can share your stories across our campuses and beyond.

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Media Relations

News Releases and Publicity

Communications staff write press releases, pitch stories to members of the local, regional, and national media, and staff events when media are expected to attend.

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Public Relations

Wright State Newsroom

Communications staff write stories for both internal and external audiences that post to the Wright State Newsroom. Most Newsroom content also posts on wright.edu and is shared on university social media channels.

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Internal Communications

Campus-Wide Emails

Communications staff are responsible for sending critical campus-wide messages on Wright State Alert, and important updates from university administration and timely notices from Wright State Police on the Official email list. Access your Wright State Alert account through WINGS Express under the personal information tab.

Communications staff also send non-emergency campus-wide WINGS emails. Please use WINGS email request form to submit a wings email request.

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Digital Trends

Social Media

Communications staff share Wright State news, stories, and information on the Twitter feed @WrightStateNews and YouTube. Some content is also shared on Wright State’s Facebook page, @WrightState X account, and Wright State’s LinkedIn page, all of which are managed by the Office of Marketing.

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Video Production

Videography and Post-Production 

Communications staff produce news-style videos that often post to the Wright State Newsroom.

Staff Directory

Bob Mihalek, B.A.

Department:
Communications
Title:
Assistant Director of Communications
Address:
Medical Sciences 252, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Kris Sproles, A.A.

Department:
Communications
Title:
Video Content Producer
Address:
University Hall 280F, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Wright State News

Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17

Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25.

Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz

The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders.

Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition

Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee.

Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16

Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State's Student Union.

View all of our news on the Wright State Newsroom

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