Wright State University is a public research university in Dayton, Ohio, with an additional branch campus on Grand Lake St. Marys. Originally a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, Wright State became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of the aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Wright State's athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Horizon League, as the Wright State Raiders.
Motto | Ad docendum, Investigandum, Serviendum (Latin) |
Motto (English) | Teaching, Research, Service |
Type | Public research university |
Established | 1967 |
Parent institution | University System of Ohio |
Academic affiliations | APLU, Space-grant |
Endowment | $95.5 million (2020) |
President | Susan Edwards |
Provost | Oliver H. Evans (interim) |
Academic staff | 1,139 |
Administrative staff | 1,108 |
Students | 10,483 (Dayton), 12,234 (all campuses) |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Mascot | Gray Wolf, Raider personified as Rowdy Raider |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Horizon League |
Over Wright State University
Research university whose name honors aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, former residents of Dayton, Ohio. The school would offer degrees at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level.
Prestaties van Wright State University
The university was originally a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University. Their mascot is the Gray Wolf, Rowdy Raider.
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Laatste informatie over Wright State University bijgewerkt op 28 Juli 2021.