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
Letter of thanks inspires arts program supporter
A simple but moving letter of thanks inspired one Wright State donor to increase his support for the university’s art program. Continue reading
Horror film by Wright State grads released on Netflix, DVD
“True Nature,” a horror film produced by two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is now available on Netflix, other major streaming services and DVD. Continue reading
Wind Symphony performs at Carnegie Hall
The Wright State Wind Symphony was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues, earlier this month. Continue reading
Tuned In
Cramming in college … pulling all-nighters. Sound familiar? It’s not always a bad thing. In fact, it helped prepare award-winning composer Stephen Hampton for the tight deadlines he would encounter in the high-pressure music industry. “You begin to trust your … Continue reading
Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence goes to Joe Deer
Joe Deer, a professor in Wright State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and head of the Musical Theatre program, has been honored with the Trustees’ Award for Faculty Excellence. Continue reading
Wright State Dance Ensemble offers spring concert and student workshop
Wright State Dance Ensemble will hold its Spring Dance Concert April 18–21 and its annual Dance Intensive Workshop April 20.
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Seniors showcase art at annual thesis exhibit
Art students mark the culmination of their Wright State education during the Senior Thesis Exhibition April 10-28 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Record attendance for Wright State’s ArtsGala
…well over 630 patrons on hand to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading
Student on the Scene—Students prepare for ArtsGala
Energy was high as Wright State University performers and artists transformed the Creative Arts Center into the setting for ArtsGala 2013. Continue reading
The Reel World
Wright State film student learns life lessons in making documentary about Rwanda
It was just a few short years ago that Wright State University film student Brad Wickham was a high schooler falling in love with the work of movie directors Ingmar Bergman and Fritz Lang. Continue reading
