Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’

Posted on March 20, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

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Wright State baseball, Air Force bring Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic to Nischwitz Stadium March 25

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State Raiders are gearing up for a high-flying showdown against the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday, March 25, at Nischwitz Stadium, as the Stars, Stripes, Flight Classic continues. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: STEM Challenge, change to win scholarships brings 1,500 kids to Wright State campus

Around 1,500 kids were on the Wright State University campus Sunday to participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, the Dayton Daily News reported. Sunday’s Big Hoopla events began with the Hoopla 4 Miler, followed by the annual STEM Challenge … Continue reading →

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Wright State media highlights, March 4-14

The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Full ride scholarships for K-8 students on the line at Wright State’s Hoopla STEM event

Excerpt A day of hoops and hands-on science could turn into a life-changing opportunity for a select group of young students ahead of March Madness at Wright State University. Wright State, building on last year’s surprise scholarship giveaway, will host … Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Former Wright State educator funds medical scholarships through $1.5M estate donation

A former Wright State University educator and pathology pioneer will fund scholarships for the university’s medical students through a posthumous donation from her estate. Dr. Mary Marshall Sidorsky has left a $1.5 million gift through her estate to the Wright … Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Wright State and Dayton will be bustling with Big Hoopla events

Wright State University’s growing partnership with the Big Hoopla was highlighted in a Dayton Daily News article about the events surrounding the NCAA First Four. Wright State will help kickoff the First Four when it hosts the Hoopla 4 Miler … Continue reading →

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Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading →

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Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading →

Posted in Around Campus, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, News, Student Union |

Wright State’s Model UN team shines at annual Dayton conference

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Bob Mihalek

After competing in the Dayton Model UN conference, Wright State will represent Russia at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York City from April 5–11. Continue reading →

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