Academics

Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students

The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading

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Wright State Ph.D. student Liam Stalker tracks how focus shapes learning

Liam Stalker, a Ph.D. student in human factors and industrial/organizational psychology at Wright State, researches eye movement to explore its impact on focus, productivity and efficiency. Continue reading

Wright State students to present research at international cybersecurity conference

Wright State students will showcase their research at the inaugural IEEE International Conference on Secure and Trustworthy Cyberinfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics. Continue reading

Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State University expand longtime partnership

Dayton Children’s Hospital and Wright State have agreed to further develop and grow the pediatric clinical workforce and enhance research to improve regional children’s health outcomes. Continue reading

Wright State to help local teachers build knowledge of STEM fields

Wright State’s Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering will train local K-12 teachers to inspire students to pursue semiconductor and electronics manufacturing careers. Continue reading

Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission

Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading

Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival

Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Feb. 14–23

Wright State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” from Feb.14 to Feb. 23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State dance students to premiere original works at Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 14–16

The Emerging Choreographers Concert will feature new choreographic works from 15 Wright State dance students that push the boundaries of creativity and artistic expression. Continue reading

Wright State first-generation student bowls over obstacles

Wright State student Paige Patterson is thriving in her business courses, on the women’s bowling team and as an intern with the Athletics Department. Continue reading