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:
Medical Sciences Bldg 254, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Wright State News

Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University

Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025.

Wright State awarded nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First Scholarships to support STEM and education students

The Choose Ohio First awarded Wright State nearly $780,000 to support undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics and STEM-focused education programs.

Wright State professor Karen Wonders honored for pioneering work in exercise oncology

WDTN-TV named Karen Wonders, a professor in Wright State's School of Health and Exercise Science and founder of Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, as the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Dayton.

Consumer Notice of Tap Water Results for April 2025

Meets or exceeds state and federal lead and copper drinking water standards

Wright State’s public water system (PWS) collects both routine compliance samples and non-compliance special purpose samples for lead and copper analysis.

View all of our news on the Wright State Newsroom

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