Author Archives: Cory MacPherson

Frightening film to screen at The Neon for one week only

Wright State grad Marianne Porter stars in "True Nature."

True Nature, a chilling feature film from two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is coming home for a one-week engagement at The Neon cinema in downtown Dayton. Continue reading

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Pumpkins to the Rescue!

Photo of a pumpkin dressed as Inspector Gadget

The Educational Resource Center celebrated autumn with its annual pumpkin decorating contest. Continue reading

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International printmaking exhibit makes its way to Wright State

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The Purdue University Art Galleries’ highly successful exhibition, Global Matrix, returns to Wright State in its third incarnation. Continue reading

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Funny Girl opens at Wright State

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The legendary Broadway musical that propelled Barbra Streisand to superstardom and inspired Glee’s Rachel Berry has taken the stage at Wright State University. Continue reading

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Filmmakers’ project tapped by Sundance Institute

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Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar’s latest endeavor, Reinvention Stories, is one of six projects selected for the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab. Continue reading

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Inaugural Alumni Speaker Series to feature globe-trotting alumna

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Crothers graduated from in 1973 with a degree in political science and was a founding member of Wright State’s first Model United Nations team. Continue reading

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Wright State wins $25,000 for sustainability efforts

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National Office Furniture presented a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to Wright State to support the university’s sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. Continue reading

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Employee recognition ceremony to be held Oct. 26

Photo of Ron Wukeson receiving his employee recognition award.

The annual ceremony recognizing faculty and staff who have provided continuous service to Wright State University will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26. Continue reading

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Theatre season kicks off with a “Miracle”

Photo of a scene from "The Miracle Worker"

Wright State will open its 2012–13 theatre season with the Tony Award–winning play “The Miracle Worker.” Continue reading

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Wright State named Military Friendly School—four years in a row!

Participants enjoyed a sports-themed buffet, family activities, giveaways and a basketball game.

Inclusion on the 2013 list of Military Friendly Schools shows Wright State University’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students. Continue reading

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