Wright State Headlines
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Dec 2
Wright State professor emeritus and pioneering documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert dies
Oscar-winner Julia Reichert taught film production at Wright State for 28 years, mentoring dozens of emerging filmmakers. Continue reading
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Dec 2
Growing sport
The fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is now being played on-campus. Continue reading
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Dec 2
Raiders’ historic season ends against No. 13 Georgia Tech in NCAA volleyball tournament
The Wright State volleyball team wrapped up a historic season that included 23 consecutive wins, an 18–0 conference record and its third trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last four years. Continue reading
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Dec 1
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants for the fifth consecutive year
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
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Nov 30
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene nominated for North Carolina literary award
Lance Greene, professor of anthropology, is a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for “Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina.” Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
Wright State professor emeritus and pioneering documentary filmmaker Julia Reichert dies
Oscar-winner Julia Reichert taught film production at Wright State for 28 years, mentoring dozens of emerging filmmakers. Continue reading
Marching toward a dream
Percussion performance major Phil Andrews realized a lifelong dream when he was accepted into the Army Old Guard Drum and Fife Corps. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to present bluegrass musical ‘Bright Star’ in Herbst Theatre
Wright State Theatre will present the bluegrass musical “Bright Star” on Nov. 18–20 and Dec. 2–4. Continue reading
Protecting and valuing the Wright State woods is focus of Runkle Woods Symposium
The fifth annual Runkle Woods Symposium on Nov. 18 will showcase research and artistic creations inspired by the Wright State campus woods. Continue reading
A touch of Philly comes to Wright State
Pam Lavarnway, professor of theatre design and technology, oversaw the transformation of the Festival Playhouse stage into Philadelphia for Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act.” Continue reading
Sisterhood takes center stage in Wright State Theatre’s ‘Sister Act’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sister Act” runs in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center from Nov. 4 to 20. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus Martin Fahrer wins primetime Emmy for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Wright State theatre alumnus Martin Fahrer served as an assistant art director on “Only Murders in the Building.” Continue reading
Bridge the gap
The Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts hosted aspiring high school music students at its third annual Fall Strings Festival. Continue reading
Wright State Bands collaborate with Wandering Griffin for fundraiser
A chance encounter led to a collaboration between Shelley Jagow, professor of music, and the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub. Continue reading
Raising the barre
Olivia Bruno, a senior dance major at Wright State, realized a lifelong dream of dancing professionally when she joined Dayton Ballet for its 2022–2023 season. Continue reading
