Wright State Headlines
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Nov 27
Hundreds enjoy holiday feast at Raidersgiving
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 13th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
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Nov 25
New entrepreneurship center opens at Wright State to help veterans, spouses start, expand businesses
The Veterans Business Outreach Center at Wright State provides support and resources to veterans and their spouses who want to start a business. Continue reading
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Nov 25
Wright State grad Deah Lieurance to discuss invasive species during Wayne Carmichael Lecture in Environmental Sciences
Deah Lieurance, an assistant professor of invasive species biology and management at Penn State, will discuss “Expanding the predictive ‘toolbox’ to stop invasive species dead in their tracks” on Dec. 2 at Wright State. Continue reading
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Nov 22
Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow
New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
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Nov 21
Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies
A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
Wright State piano student David Chi-Tou Lao takes top honor in two statewide piano competitions
David Chi-Tou Lao, a piano performance major in the School of Music, bested competitors from a total of 11 universities and conservatories in the state competitions. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
12 projects selected for the second year of Students First funding
The 12 projects selected for funding will have far-reaching impacts on both the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State’s class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones’
Tom Hanks delivered a personal video message that was played during a virtual ceremony for students graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Wright State student Miannah Lawrence wins mask-making contest
The Department of Art and Art History held a mask-making contest for art majors and students taking art classes. Continue reading
ArtsUNgala generates scholarship support for students
$150,000 raised for students in the fine and performing arts
Sponsors, patrons, community members, faculty and staff generously contributed to ArtsGala even after the event was canceled. Continue reading
Mask appeal
Wright State Theatre Program faculty and students make masks for first responders and health care workers
Carly Kimmins, costume shop manager, and a team of theatre design and technology students have made and distributed about 900 cloth masks. Continue reading
Closed during pandemic, Stein Galleries features ‘Senior Show’ online
The Stein Galleries is featuring artwork by graduating students on its Facebook and Instagram accounts and its website. Continue reading
Flight path
Wright State alum Adam White directs historical aviation documentary airing nationally on PBS
Wright State motion pictures grad Adam White produces five-part documentary series on aircraft restoration. Continue reading
Actor advocate
How Alicia Rodis ’05 is changing sex scenes in TV and film forever
In the wake of the #MeToo movement, HBO hired intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis ’05. Continue reading
Seraph Brass to mark Wright State’s suffrage celebration with classes, recital
Seraph Brass will give a recital performance on March 10 at 8 p.m. in Schuster Hall in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
