Wright State Headlines
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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Aug 20
Wright State Magazine: 2025 class notes
Meet two outstanding alumni who are featured in the 2025 issue of the Wright State University Magazine. Continue reading
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Aug 19
2,400 Wright State students move in to on-campus housing for start of Fall Semester
Wright State University welcomed nearly 2,400 new and returning residential students to its Dayton Campus for the start of the 2025 Fall Semester Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
‘CBS Sunday Morning’ puts Wright State in the spotlight for story on beards
A crew from “CBS Sunday Morning” traveled to Wright State to interview Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer of history, about his research on the history of facial hair. Continue reading
Wright State history professor helps organize exhibit on Dayton and World War I
Using diaries, letters, documents, photographs and artifacts, “Over There: Dayton and the Great War” showcases the essential involvement of Daytonians and local businesses in the war. Continue reading
Local musician’s CD showcases trumpet versatility
Daniel Zehringer, associate professor of music, discussed his new album, “Journeymen’s Songs: The Music of Steven Winteregg” on WYSO Public Radio. Zehringer also serves as head of the Trumpet studio, coordinator of the Faculty Brass Quintet and conducts the Wright State University Trumpet Ensemble. Listen to the … Continue reading
Wright State creates accelerated programs for teaching English to non-native speakers
New dual undergraduate and graduate programs in teaching English to speakers of other languages are designed for both Wright State students and international students. Continue reading
Handmade lesson
Making artificial hands for children part of Wright State English and communication class project
Students in this English and communication course also learned how to gather information and then marry words, images and sounds to communicate it. Continue reading
The Legend
Wright State graduate Andy Winchek '69 served as the university’s first mascot
Vera Winchek remembers late husband, Andy’s, days as the Wright State Raiders’ No. 1 supporter. Continue reading
Wright State senior overcomes challenges to shine in the field of sports
Alan Hieber, a senior mass communication major, stays active by competing in races and by covering sports for The Guardian student newspaper. Continue reading
Presidential debate expected to boost interest in Wright State’s democracy initiative with ThinkTV
Wright State and the Dayton PBS member station are collaborating on an online election hub designed to teach K-12 students about democracy and the political process. Continue reading
Business is hopping
Wright State alum Janice Hester '77 turned ceramic frogs into artistic career
Wright State alumna Janice Hester ran a successful business making popular, grinning, bug-eyed ceramic frogs. Continue reading
Growing concern
Wright State volunteers help sprout The Urban Renewal Farm in East Dayton
Volunteers turned a vacant factory in a struggling East Dayton neighborhood into a green urban community garden. Continue reading
