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.

Media Relations

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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.

Public Relations

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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.

Internal Communications

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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.

Digital Trends

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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 Twitter account, and Wright State’s LinkedIn page, all of which are managed by the Office of Marketing.

Video Production

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VIDEOGRAPHY AND POST-PRODUCTION

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

People

Seth Bauguess, M.B.A.

Department:
Communications
Title:
Director of Communications
Address:
University Hall 280F, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Bob Mihalek, B.A.

Department:
Communications
Title:
Communications Specialist
Address:
University Hall 280A, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, 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

Difficult conversations

Traveling chalkboard at Wright State inspires reflection and discussions about dying
An interactive exhibit at Wright State has encouraged students to answer the question: What do you want to do before you die?

Celebrated Wright State alum serving his community as surgeon

Wright State University alum TJ Hufford is blazing trails in bariatric surgery research at One Brooklyn Health in New York City.

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

The nine projects that received Students First funding will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake Campuses.

Cosmic collection

Young artists display solar eclipse artwork at Wright State’s Creative Art Center
Over 200 Mini University preschool students participated in an art project to raise excitement and awareness for the total solar eclipse.

View all of our news on the Wright State Newsroom

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