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
Frightening film to screen at The Neon for one week only
True Nature, a chilling feature film from two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is coming home for a one-week engagement at The Neon cinema in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Funny Girl opens at Wright State
The legendary Broadway musical that propelled Barbra Streisand to superstardom and inspired Glee’s Rachel Berry has taken the stage at Wright State University. Continue reading
Filmmakers’ project tapped by Sundance Institute
Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar’s latest endeavor, Reinvention Stories, is one of six projects selected for the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab. Continue reading
Theatre season kicks off with a “Miracle”
Wright State will open its 2012–13 theatre season with the Tony Award–winning play “The Miracle Worker.” Continue reading
Wright State Saxophone Quartet strikes a chord in Scotland
The quartet traveled to St. Andrews, Scotland, to participate in the World Saxophone Congress. Continue reading
Two Emmy wins for Wright State alumnus’ aviation documentary
A documentary about a restored B-25 bomber that participated in the famous Doolittle Raiders bombing run of Japan has netted it’s director, a Wright State alum, two regional Emmys. Continue reading
Collegiate Chorale brings home double silvers from the World Choir Games
The Chorale competed at the Champions level with choirs from around the globe. Continue reading
Theatre alumnus “Dancing through Life” on “Wicked” national tour
K. J. Hippensteel didn’t always dream of being an actor . . . Continue reading
Student films on the big screen
The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
Theatre dept. continues world premiere Dickens adaptation
Fifteen actors will play more than 30 characters in Wright State’s world premiere production of Barnaby Rudge: Part 2, 1780. Continue reading
