Wright State Headlines
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Sep 13
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students
The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading
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Sep 11
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 10
Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts community-involvement party for students
The sixth annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of fall semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading
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Author Archives: Bob Mihalek
2022–23 Frederick A. White Distinguished Professor of Professional Service
Wakiuru WamwaraPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Wakiuru Wamwara, professor of marketing, has championed the expansion of global awareness and international understanding at Wright State University and beyond. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre’s 2023–24 season features classic and contemporary dramas, musicals and dance
Marya Spring Cordes, professor in acting and musical theatre, is the first woman to serve as artistic director of Wright State Theatre. Continue reading
Total student enrollment increases at Wright State University
For the first time since 2015, the number of students at Wright State University has increased, with a total of 11,036 students enrolled for Fall Semester. Continue reading
Wright State Wind Symphony invited to perform at national college band conference
This is the first time a Wright State music ensemble has been invited to perform at the College Band Directors National Association North Central Division Conference. Continue reading
Wright State offering new microcredential engineering courses
Students and professional engineers can develop new skills to enhance user experiences and quality assurance through one-semester microcredential courses at Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre’s Joe Deer to direct ‘Guys and Dolls’ during residency in Italy
Joe Deer, distinguished professor of musical theatre in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is participating in a residency at a musical theatre school in Italy. Continue reading
Concert in downtown Dayton to showcase Wright State fine and performing arts students, faculty
Wright State ArtsLive!: A Celebration of Fine and Performing Arts will take place on Sept. 21 at Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Air Force Lt. Gen. John Thompson appointed to Wright State Board of Trustees
John F. Thompson, a retired lieutenant general in the Air Force, received a nine-year term on the Wright State Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State to dedicate garden honoring veterans and military-connected students on Sept. 8
Wright State and its Veteran and Military Center will dedicate the Captain Shawn L. English Champion Garden during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m., outside the Veteran and Military Center and Millett Hall. Continue reading
Wright State campus store celebrates reopening this week
The Raider Landing campus store reopened in 182 Student Union, offering Wright State community members a refreshed shopping experience. Continue reading
