Brand, Communications, and Marketing

Communications and Media Relations

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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 Communications and Media Relations.

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Video Production

Videography and Post-Production 

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

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Contact Us

Email: news@wright.edu

Nichole Rustad
Associate Vice President, University Communications and Marketing

Deena John
Director, Communications and Media Relations

Bob Mihalek
Assistant Director, Communications 

Wright State News

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Wake-up call

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Centerville seventh grader wins Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, advances to 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Sidharth Nair, a seventh-grade student at Watts Middle School in Centerville, won the Wright State University Regional Spelling Bee, earning a coveted spot at the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

Resources For the Media