Around Campus

Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Seth Bauguess

It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading →

Jefferson Township Community Health Fair set for Jan. 31

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Heather Maurer

Reach Out of Montgomery County and Jefferson Township will sponsor a free health fair for residents of Jefferson Township on Jan. 31. Continue reading →

Language art

Wright State’s Chris Hall opening doors in China for the teaching of English

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State plans to partner with a university in China to enroll its students in Wright State’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. Continue reading →

Idol chatter

Wright State grad Alexis Gomez rising star in 'American Idol' competition

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Musician and 2014 Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez advances to Hollywood in the current season of “American Idol.” Continue reading →

Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading →

Steve Wozniak, tech reporter Farhad Manjoo headline Wright State’s Honors Institute

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak and tech reporter Farhad Manjoo will discuss developments in computing and technology during Wright State’s Honors Institute. Continue reading →

Wright State honors Martin Luther King Jr. with march, remembrance of nonviolence principles

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Martin Luther King Jr. march through campus

Wright State remembers Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence during the university’s annual unity march.
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Leslie Uggams Q&A

Excerpt “Leslie Uggams embodies so much of what Wright State University’s theater department values,” said Joe Deer, WSU musical theater professor and director of the Musical Theatre Initiative who appeared with Uggams in “Anything Goes.” “Leslie is an incredible entertainer, … Continue reading →

Thinking it over

Iraq veteran Fred Hockney studies philosophy to try to make sense of his experience

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Iraq war veteran Fred Hockney uses the study of philosophy at Wright State University to help unlock the mystery of his experience. Continue reading →