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
Hitting the high notes
Honors and performances pile up for Wright State piano and percussion student Jackson Riffle
Jackson Riffle, who majors in music performance, has performed with symphonies and at music festivals, composed music and won numerous awards. Continue reading
Wright State art faculty Danielle Rante and Jeremy Long win prestigious awards from Ohio Arts Council
Danielle Rante and Jeremy Long received Individual Excellence Awards from the Ohio Arts Council for their 2D visual artworks. Continue reading
Supporting our shining stars
Cincinnati Bell signs on as presenting sponsor for ArtsGala 2021
The ArtsGala host committee is working closely with Cincinnati Bell and the other sponsors to plan a memorable evening on April 17, 2021. Continue reading
Motion picture students get opportunity to learn from film and television professionals
Film and television professionals shared their expertise with Wright State’s emerging filmmakers and film scholars. Continue reading
Annual Doc Night will showcase new films by Wright State students
Scheduled for Dec. 4 and 10 on Twitch, Doc Night will feature 17 short documentaries produced by juniors in the Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
Wright State theatre grad Joey Monda nominated for two Tony Awards
2012 graduate Joey Monda received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Play as producer of “Slave Play” and “The Inheritance.” Continue reading
‘An artist in everyone’
Department of Art and Art History to open printmaking course to non-art majors
Opening art courses to non-majors allows students to maintain a creative outlet and distinguish themselves in the job marketing. Continue reading
Wright State, WYSO collaborate on live Halloween broadcast of ‘War of the Worlds’
Wright State students will perform an updated broadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds” on Halloween night on WYSO Public Radio. Continue reading
Symphony of sound
The Wright State University Chamber String Orchestra performed publicly for the first time this academic year during a special performance in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wright State seniors and recent grads to exhibit artwork at Dutoit Gallery in October
Wright State seniors and 2020 graduates who were unable to participate in thesis exhibitions in the spring due will present some of their artwork. Continue reading
