Liberal Arts

Curating a career

Wright State art major Mikail Berger-Messenger transforms a summer internship into his first public exhibition

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Mikail Berger-Messenger, a painting and printmaking major, curated “From Campus to Community,” showcasing the work of college students and recent graduates, as part of his internship with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading →

Wright State Theatre recognized among Miami Valley’s best

Wright State recognized for Best Collegiate Play and Best Collegiate Musical in the Dayton Daily News’ annual theatre review

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Award-winning productions and standout performances showcase the talent of Wright State Theatre students, faculty and alumni. Continue reading →

Community driven

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

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Kim Patton

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

‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State

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

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Kim Patton

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

Designing dreams

Oscar-winning production designer Hannah Beachler ’05 reflects on her Wright State education and her flourishing film career

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Kim Patton

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

Wright State University Foundation funds 11 projects to enhance student success

Students First Fund grants will support projects ranging from peer mentoring to campus engagement and career readiness

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State University Foundation awarded $75,000 in Students First Fund grants to support innovative ideas from faculty, staff and students at the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading →

A passion for storytelling

From Wright State to WYSO Public Radio, Will Davis ’10, ’14 teaches people how to share their stories

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Kim Patton

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 →

SOCHE honors Wright State staff and faculty leaders for excellence

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State employees Cassie Guard, Karen Lahm and Patrick Sonner received 2025–26 SOCHE Excellence Awards for their outstanding contributions to student success, teaching and campus impact. Continue reading →

Wright State invites active-duty military artists to exhibit work in inaugural Stein Galleries exhibition

The exhibition reflects Wright State’s commitment to building connections with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s Stein Galleries are seeking submissions from active-duty service members at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for “Active Duty Artists,” an inaugural exhibition dedicated to showcasing artistic talent from the military community. Continue reading →

David Shoop turns Wright State values into a powerful legal career

David Shoop ’97 honored as College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus Award

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Dennis Bova

David Shoop, a first-generation college graduate, has built a nationally recognized legal career recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for injured consumers and helping remove dangerous products from the marketplace. Continue reading →