Wright State Headlines
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Mar 31
Wright State students raise more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital at Raiderthon
Raiderthon raised more than $59,000 for Dayton Children’s Hospital, pushing its cumulative total to more than $600,000 in the last 13 years. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification, reinforcing national research impact
Maintaining the R2 designation signals Wright State’s continued commitment to advancing discovery while training the next generation of researchers and professionals. Continue reading
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Mar 30
Wright State’s annual ArtsGala auction to spotlight student artwork
Two Wright State art students will have their work featured in the ArtsGala silent auction on April 11, showcasing their growth as artists while helping support scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 27
Wright State biology student wins Three-Minute Thesis Competition with Parkinson’s research presentation
Graduate student Christina Minassian was honored for her three-minute presentation on her research of Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading
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Mar 26
Wright State earns Military Friendly Silver ranking for 2026–27
Wright State University was once again recognized for its commitment to military-connected students and their families with a Military Friendly School Silver ranking for 2026–2027. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
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
Behind the curtain
Weeks of communication and collaboration between cast and crew bring "Peter and the Starcatcher" to life on stage
For 10 performances, a cast and crew of students and faculty took audiences on a journey aboard two ships to a faraway island where a young girl becomes the heroine and a young orphan boy finds his name and a place to forever call home.
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Over 200 young musicians visit Wright State for band festival
Middle school and high school musicians sharpened their skills during the Honor Band Festival, hosted by the School of Music. Continue reading
