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
Water power
Paintings by Wright State arts alum Jennifer Rosengarten shine at Miami Valley Hospital South
Jennifer Rosengarten, who received her bachelor’s degree in painting from Wright State, was commissioned to create paintings for Miami Valley Hospital South. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Sondheim’s Broadway hit ‘A Little Night Music’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “A Little Night Music” runs from March 21 to April 7 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Homecoming
Wright State alum Hannah Beachler shares her new Oscar and her insights with motion pictures students
Hannah Beachler ’05 returned to Wright State to talk to students about filmmaking and winning an Oscar for her work on “Black Panther.” Continue reading
Match maker
Wright State motion pictures alum Scott Marshall thrives as live-event producer for World Wrestling Entertainment
2002 Wright State film grad Scott Marshall has produced World Wrestling Entertainment shows around the United States and in Colombia, Panama and the Czech Republic. Continue reading
Ring leader
Wright State music student Noah Carpenter brings the carillon to life from atop a bell tower at a Middletown church
Noah Carpenter, organ performance and vocal music education major, may be the youngest carillonneur in the country. Continue reading
Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler wins Oscar for her work on ‘Black Panther’
Hannah Beachler, who graduated from Wright State in 2005, is the first African American to win an Oscar in the Best Production Design category. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents hit Broadway musical ‘If/Then’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “If/Then” runs from Feb. 22 to March 3 in the Herbst Theatre in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State’s Micki Hayes selected as drum major for prestigious national drum corps
Micki Hayes, who is majoring in music education with a focus on flute studies, will perform with the acclaimed Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps. Continue reading
High school bands directed by Wright State alumni capture awards from the National Band Association
The awards honor programs and educators that challenge students and promote standards of excellence. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Bertolt Brecht’s drama ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Mother Courage and Her Children,” by Bertolt Brecht, runs from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
