Wright State Headlines
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Jan 17
Wright State University Foundation accepting applications for Students First Fund grants
The Students First Fund supports student success initiatives at Wright State’s Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
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Jan 16
Wright State Police Academy trains cadets for law enforcement careers while earning college credits
Over the past 25 years, about 400 cadets have completed certification through the Wright State University-Lake Campus Police Academy and gained knowledge and training in various areas of law enforcement. Continue reading
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Jan 15
Wright State postdoctoral researcher receives award to help transition to research faculty role
Alex Carpenter, a postdoctoral researcher in Wright State’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, received the prestigious grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science. Continue reading
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Jan 14
Wright State counseling alum makes therapy fun for young clients
Zach Webber, who earned a master’s degree in counseling from Wright State, uses Geek Therapy to reach his young clients during counseling sessions. Continue reading
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Jan 13
Wright State President Sue Edwards explores furthering student exchange opportunities during visit to Japan
Wright State University President Sue Edwards visited several of Wright State’s institutional partners in Japan to discuss opportunities to expand exchange opportunities for students. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
About conductor Keith Lockhart, Distinguished Visiting Artist
Distinguished Visiting Artist Keith Lockhart has served as conductor of the Boston Pops since 1995 and principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra since 2010. Continue reading
Acclaimed conductor Keith Lockhart to teach at Wright State, lead ‘War Requiem’ performances
Conductor Keith Lockhart will teach master classes with School of Music students and conduct the “War Requiem” with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and Wright State Choirs. Continue reading
Wright State offering new studio arts minor
Department of Art and Art History designs new studio arts minor to help students develop artistic skills and expand understanding of visual literacy. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts faculty to discuss research at conference Feb. 9
College of Liberal Arts faculty will discuss their research, ranging from a Prophet Moses Festival in Jerusalem to musical theatre to Dayton during World War I, at a conference Feb. 9. Continue reading
Wright State dance students to premiere choreography work
“Emerging Choreographers 2015” concert will feature new choreographic works by five seniors and 13 juniors in the Wright State dance program on Feb. 14-15. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students
Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading
Leslie Uggams performs in concert, conducts master classes at Wright State this week
Excerpt Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Leslie Uggams will share her insights and talents with students of the Wright State University Musical Theatre Program today and tomorrow, January 22-23 in Dayton, Ohio. Uggams will become the first major … Continue reading
Middle East, wartime China, musical instruments focus of Wright State authors honored for publications
The College of Liberal Arts will recognize faculty members who published books and albums in 2014. Continue reading
Leslie Uggams Q&A
Excerpt “Leslie Uggams embodies so much of what Wright State University’s theater department values,” said Joe Deer, WSU musical theater professor and director of the Musical Theatre Initiative who appeared with Uggams in “Anything Goes.” “Leslie is an incredible entertainer, … Continue reading
