Author Archives: Kim Patton

10th annual Wright Day to Give scheduled for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

Wright State’s annual giving day has raised more than $1.4 million to date for scholarships, programs and athletics

Wright Day to Give donors can “Give Back to the Pack” by supporting the area of Wright State that matters most to them, from academics and athletics to scholarships and student success initiatives. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Athletics, Faculty & Staff, Giving, Home news sidebar, News |

Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’

Performances take place on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Schuster Center
A logo that reads "West Side Story."

In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News, Undergraduate |

Coming in to her own

Kara Ayers ’03 shares how Wright State’s adapted sports and recreation opportunities helped shape her life
A woman in a wheelchair wearing a Wright State shirt poses outside of the Wright State University Recreation Center.

2003 grad Kara Ayers reflects on how Wright State’s accessible campus, adapted sports and supportive community helped shape her journey as a Paralympic swimmer, researcher and advocate for people with disabilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Campus Recreation, Home news sidebar, News, Psychology, Science & Mathematics |

Flying high

Wright Flyer replica in Dunbar Library rises again after extensive cleaning
A woman in a Wright State shirt is dusting a life sized model of the Wright Flyer.

Dunbar Library’s replica of the 1903 Flyer was lowered over the summer for an extensive three-week cleaning project — its first since 2014. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Around Campus, Chemistry, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Libraries, News, Special Collections and Archives, Videos |

Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award

Adam White and Amy Faust honored for their short film ‘Photography’

Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Arts Scene, Awards, Faculty, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, News |

Community driven

For Josh Stucky ’89, community is at the heart of everything

Educator. Business owner. Community advocate. Philanthropist. Wright State alum Josh Stucky wears many hats. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, ArtsGala, Education & Leadership, Faculty, Health, Education, & Human Services, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, Teacher Education, Videos |

‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State

The musical was written by an alum, performed by the students who inspired it

Go inside “Only in New York,” the musical a Wright State alum created for Wright State students. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Arts Scene, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, Undergraduate, Videos |

Portrait of perseverance

From a quiet first-year to student advocate, Mylie Green finds her voice
A person sitting at a table, wearing a sweatshirt with "WRIGHT STATE" across the front.

After nearly leaving Wright State in her first semester, elementary education major Mylie Green found her voice as a campus leader and advocate for students with disabilities. Continue reading →

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Association, Home news sidebar, Magazine, News |

Designing dreams

Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career
A woman in a cardigan standing in front of an old building with graffiti on some of the walls.

Oscar-winning designer’s journey from Wright State student to Hollywood trailblazer is a story of resilience and reinvention. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Fine and Performing Arts, Home news sidebar, Liberal Arts, Magazine, News, People of Wright State |

A passion for storytelling

From Wright State to WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 teaches people how to share their stories
A man wearing a polo stands in front of a sign that reads "91.3 WYSO" with a lightning bolt.

From helping create the first designated podcasting space on a college campus to a career at WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 has always given people opportunities to connect with one another. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Alumni Profile, Graduate, Home news sidebar, Humanities and Cultural Studies, Liberal Arts, Military & Veterans, News |