Author Archives: Bob Mihalek

Wright State Theatre presents controversial drama ‘The Children’s Hour’

Wright State Theatre’s production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” runs from Feb. 2 to Feb. 12 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading

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Wright State professor giving inmates a voice through film

A Wright State University professor is giving a group of five women inmates a voice. The project is called Pens to Pictures, and its creator, Chinonye Chukwu, assistant professor of motion pictures at Wright State, says the stories are hard to … Continue reading

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Trump won’t be only topic at free Dan Rather Wright State event

Excerpt TV journalist Dan Rather will speak at a free event at 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Wright State University. Rather covered a number of national events over his 50-year career in broadcast journalism. Rather’s visit is part of this year’s … Continue reading

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Politics Ohio: Inauguration day with Lee Hannah

Lee Hannah, assistant professor of political science at Wright State, previewed Donald Trump’s inauguration on WYSO Public Radio. Listen to the interview.  

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Wright State to screen Broadway musical documentary at The Neon

Excerpt The nostalgic, poignant documentary “Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened,” considered one of the finest films of 2016, will have a one-time screening Sunday, Jan. 29, presented by Wright State University’s Musical Theatre Initiative at the Neon … Continue reading

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Wright State illuminates Modern Art

Excerpt One of the terrific ongoing arts collaborations in the Miami Valley is known as CELIA. The innovative Wright State University program — the acronym stands for Collaborative Education, Leadership and Innovation in the Arts — benefits both our community … Continue reading

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Wright State selects 3 finalists for president’s job

Excerpt Wright State has selected three finalists for its president’s job, but the search committee will not release the candidates’ names until they visit campus in February. The names will be announced at noon the day before each finalist visits … Continue reading

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Wright State Honors Institute to feature Dan Rather, New York Times journalist

Dan Rather will give a lecture on Jan. 31, followed by the Honors Institute luncheon with reporter John Herrman on Feb. 1. Continue reading

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Wright State University celebrating anniversary all year

Excerpt Wright State University said Wednesday in a statement it will celebrate its 50th anniversary throughout 2017. WSU said in a release Wednesday the celebration includes the publication of a new book on the university’s history and events throughout out the … Continue reading

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Wright State online programs ranked among nation’s best

Excerpt Two of Wright State University’s online graduate programs have been ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News and World Report. The magazine ranked WSU’s master of education program 43rd among 275 schools for best online graduate education programs. … Continue reading

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