Liberal Arts

Thinking globally, working locally

Wright State international studies graduate helps those in need locally

Wright State graduate Adama Diakhate helps the underserved and works to revitalize neighborhoods as a community engagement specialist for the City of Dayton. Continue reading

Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger earns critical acclaim as star of London’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State from 1996 to 1999, stars as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” in London’s West End. Continue reading

Top brass

Internationally renowned trumpeter is breaking barriers in music and changing careers at Wright State

Wright State music students received individual lessons from Canadian Brass trumpet player Ashley Hall-Tighe during a special guest artist residency. Continue reading

Wright State communication students participate in Cox Media Group Ohio’s Career Day

Wright State communication studies students were able to watch a newsroom in action during the Cox Media Group’s 2023 Career Day. Continue reading

Student guardian

Alexis Lewis, a dual English and French major, leads the Wright State Guardian

Under the leadership of editor-in-chief, Alexis Lewis, the Wright State Guardian publishes new content daily and the Nexus Literary Journal and Flight Magazine. Continue reading

Wright State faculty member Damaris Serrano again wins highest literary honor awarded by her native Panama

For the fourth time, Damaris E. Serrano, professor of Spanish at Wright State, received Panama’s Ricardo Miró Award in the literary essay section. Continue reading

Sixth annual Runkle Woods Symposium to celebrate Wright State University woods

The Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 17 will feature a keynote address on bird watching in the Wright State University woods and a presentation on pawpaws, the state fruit of Ohio. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents ‘Cabaret’ Nov. 3–19 in Festival Playhouse

Wright State University Theatre will present the classic Broadway hit musical “Cabaret” Nov. 3–19 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Career exploring

Wright State alumni return to Wright State to share their experiences with first-year students

Wright State students explored potential careers at the College of Liberal Arts First-Year Student Success and Career Exploration Event. Continue reading

Wright State alumna named artistic director at renowned Chatauqua Institution

Erika b Hess, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from Wright State, was named artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts of Chautauqua Institution. Continue reading