Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
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A Wright State alumna worked with youth from Montgomery County’s juvenile justice system to turn a massive blank canvas into a foot-traffic-stopping mural inside the Dayton Mall. Continue reading
Three Wright State student filmmakers awarded competitive cinematography grants
The students are each serving as cinematographer on three thesis films by Wright State motion picture students. Continue reading
Wright State acting major Megan Ledford wins playwriting competition
Senior Megan Ledford won the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate Playwriting Competition, sponsored by Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Continue reading
Wright State film alumna Nicole Riegel making directorial debut with ‘Holler’
“Holler,” the new film by 2009 motion pictures graduate Nicole Riegel, is being released nationwide in June by IFC Films. Continue reading
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Wright State alumni turn their dream into reality with a craft brewery in Xenia
Operated by three Wright State alumni and a current student, Devil Wind Brewing is a tribute to the residents of Xenia. Continue reading
Motion picture students learn from film and television professionals
The Motion Pictures Program found innovative ways to engage students during Spring Semester, providing access to successful film and television professionals. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music acquires new pianos with grant funding from community groups
School of Music is working to upgrade its fleet of pianos that are used daily by music students. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents streaming musical production of ‘Fugitive Songs’
Wright State Theatre’s online musical production of “Fugitive Songs” is available on-demand from April 30 to May 3. Continue reading
Artwork by graduating Wright State students featured in Senior Thesis Exhibition in Stein Galleries
Visitors can view the Senior Thesis Exhibition in the Stein Galleries on April 23 and 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. and April 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre will hold its first Parking Lot Fringe Festival April 24–25
The Parking Lot Fringe Festival is an outdoor theatrical event on April 24–25 on the Grand Entrance steps to the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
