Wright State Headlines
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Mar 10
Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16
Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Learn more about Wright State graduate programs at Feb. 8 open house
Students can learn how Wright State can help them build, enhance or change careers at the Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Student Union Apollo Room from 4 to 6 p.m. Continue reading
Hot flash
Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause
Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music’s accreditation renewed
Wright State’s Music Program has gained reapproval by the National Association of Schools of Music, its national accrediting body. Continue reading
Civics lesson
Trio of young Wright State alums working in politics to visit with students learning about the legislative process
Lee Hannah, professor of political science, invited three recent Wright State graduates to talk about their experiences in politics with students this semester. Continue reading
Champion for commuters
Wright State photography major Selvin Bacon-Velasquez advocates for commuter students through the Commuter Student Association and the Student Government. Continue reading
Finding a sense of purpose
Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State
2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading
National juried exhibition of drawings featured at Wright State’s Stein Galleries
“Drawing from Perception, Invention and Memory” and “Fee Lane Pool,” an exhibition by Eve Mansdorf, will be on display in Wright State’s Stein Galleries from Jan. 16 to March 8. Continue reading
Doc Night to showcase new nonfiction films by Wright State motion picture students
Doc Night, a showcase of nonfiction films by Wright State Motion Picture majors, will take place Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Neon in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Passion patrol
State trooper pursues an MPA at Wright State while drumming up help for others battling trauma
Joseph Weeks, a sergeant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is using lessons learned in Wright State’s Master of Public Administration program to help others working to overcome trauma. Continue reading
Wright State music graduate Michael Bard plays Carnegie Hall, helps veterans with PTSD
Michael Bard, a Wright State music performance graduate and classical guitarist, performed a sold-out concert at in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. Continue reading
