Liberal Arts

Alumna’s latest book included on Oprah book list

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's new book Oleander Girl was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April" by Oprah Winfrey’s Book Club.

Wright State alumna Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s “Oleander Girl” was named “One of 16 Books to Get Lost in this April” by Oprah’s Book Club.
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Spring Commencement photo gallery

Nursing graduates pitched their customary confetti in celebration.

Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its spring 2013 commencement ceremony April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Over 2,000 graduate at spring commencement

More than 2,000 students graduated at Wright State's 77th commencement ceremony on April 27 in the Wright State Nutter Center.

Wright State University held its 77th commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading

Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence goes to Joe Deer

Joe Deer looks on as television and Broadway performer Debbie Gravitte teaches a masterclass during the Stephen Schwartzs Distinguished Visiting Artist event in March.

Joe Deer, a professor in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and head of the Musical Theatre program, has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Continue reading

International students flocking to Wright State’s English program

Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes course

Wright State’s English program offers myriad opportunities to students who want to learn English as a second language and teach it. Continue reading

Wright State Dance Ensemble offers spring concert and student workshop

The Wright State Dance Ensemble's Spring Dance Concert takes place in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center April 18–21.

Wright State Dance Ensemble will hold its Spring Dance Concert April 18–21 and its annual Dance Intensive Workshop April 20.
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College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear

College experience for student Victor Colon includes lending a sympathetic ear

The phone rings in the middle of the night, jarring him awake. On the line is a Wright State student in a full-blown meltdown over a personal crisis—a failed test, financial worries or a broken heart. Continue reading

Seniors showcase art at annual thesis exhibit

The annual Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by graduating art students, runs from April 10-28 in the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries.

Art students mark the culmination of their Wright State education during the Senior Thesis Exhibition April 10-28 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading

Record attendance for Wright State’s ArtsGala

Record high attendance for 2013 ArtsGala

…well over 630 patrons on hand to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading

Model UN team again named one of the best at national conference

Wright States Model UN team was named Outstanding Delegation for 34th consecutive year at the National Model United Nations Conference.

Wright State University’s Model UN team was named Outstanding Delegation for 34th consecutive year at the National Model United Nations Conference. Continue reading