Wright State Headlines
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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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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Fine and Performing Arts
Stuart McDowell honored by Macalester College for lifetime achievement
W. Stuart McDowell, artistic director of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures, received Macalester’s 2019 Distinguished Citizen Award. Continue reading
Machine learning
Frances Smith blossoms into galleried photographer after discovering the camera at Wright State
As a senior Frances Smith developed a thesis photography project exploring her struggle to understand and make peace with her inner self. Continue reading
Wright State filmmaker, alum Steve Bognar joins Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker is among the newest members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Continue reading
Synchronized sound
Students and instructors from around the world could be found on Wright State University’s campus June 23 to 28 singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alumnus shares in Tony Award for Best Musical
Joey Monda, who received a B.F.A. in musical theatre from Wright State, is a co-producer of “Hadestown,” which won eight Tony Awards June 9 in New York City. Continue reading
Wright State theatre alumni working on Tony Award-nominated Broadway shows
The nominations come during a very good year for Wright State theatre grads on Broadway. Continue reading
Wright State grad Jim McCutcheon takes top spot in Ohio Federation of Music Clubs Adult Composer Contest
Jim McCutcheon was honored for the third movement of a concerto he wrote titled “Mirkin Concerto for Classical Guitar and Strings.” Continue reading
Famous feud
Opera by Wright State composer Steven Aldredge performed at prestigious Fort Worth showcase
Opera by Steven Aldredge, piano instructor in the Wright State School of Music, is about the historic Hatfield-McCoy feud. Continue reading
Songs of war and protest to be featured at Wright State music and poetry concert on May 1
The concert will feature the music and poetry of Bertolt Brecht, Kurt Weill and Paul Dessau. Continue reading
Ahead of her time
Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter has been a trailblazer for more than a century
The Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter Dance Scholarship benefits students studying dance at Wright State. Continue reading
