Liberal Arts

‘Of Beards and Men’

Christopher Oldstone-Moore

Excerpt Dewey would have been a sympathetic audience for “Of Beards and Men,” a finely detailed, borderline obsessive history by Christopher Oldstone-Moore, who spends more than 300 pages arguing that there’s very little on which facial hair might not come … Continue reading

Adam Pascal Bound for Wright State

Adam Pascal headshot

Excerpt Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal, one of the finest pop/rock voices in contemporary musical theatre who garnered acclaim in Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking 1996 Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” will perform a special acoustic concert Wednesday, Dec. 2 at … Continue reading

Enjoy a Renaissance-style holiday at the 33rd annual Madrigal Dinner

The Student Union Apollo Room will be transformed into an English manor of the Renaissance era for the Madrigal Dinner Dec. 10 to Dec. 13. Continue reading

Legal laureate

Military duty, law career highlight journey of Wright State alum Garrett Gall '73

Military duty during Vietnam and a long law career highlight the journey of Wright State alumnus Garrett Gall ’73. Continue reading

Wright State researchers develop software to detect cyberbullying

Wright State University researchers are developing new software that can detect cyberbullying. The new software can search social media sites, like Facebook and Twitter, and detect messages that may be offensive or hurtful — and then alert the person who’s being targeted. … Continue reading

Vaughn Shannon elected to board of national Middle East council of educators

Associate political science professor Vaughn Shannon’s research interests include international security, Middle East politics and political psychology. Continue reading

Upgrades to Wright State’s Creative Art Center will impact the region

Kristin Sobolik, dean of Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts, talks about the modernization and expansion of the Creative Arts Center, home of the university’s performing and fine arts programs. The CAC project includes renovating existing classrooms, studio spaces, labs … Continue reading

Cave drawing

Wright State’s Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law
Aileen Cave painting

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading

Motor power

Wright State alum Greg Billing to be inducted into Dayton Auto Racing Hall of Fame

Wright State graduate and Dayton Daily News sports reporter Greg Billing will be inducted into Dayton Auto Racing Hall of Fame. Continue reading

Literature, lectures, culture, performances and food to highlight International Education Week at Wright State

International Education Week promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attracts future leaders from abroad to exchange experiences in the United States. Continue reading