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

Erica Harrah

Department:
Communications
Title:
Communications Writer
Address:
University Hall 280B, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Bob Mihalek, B.A.

Department:
Communications
Title:
Assistant Director, Communications
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

Wright State to promote mental well-being during Raider Resilience Week and World Mental Health Day

Wright State will host programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week, Oct. 2–10, and World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10.

Running home

Screams of absolute elation and pure joy signaled the end of Wright State's bid week as dozens of female students pledged to join five different sororities.

Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty part of surgical team that separated conjoined twins

A surgical team from Dayton Children’s Hospital that included three Wright State faculty members separated conjoined twins through a series of operations over the past two years.

Wright State’s Employer Speaker Series kicks off with visit from SOCHE

Through the Employer Speaker Series, Wright State students can connect with employers and learn about employment and internship opportunities.

View all of our news on the Wright State Newsroom

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