Liberal Arts

Carnival of Caring

Wright State University students, faculty and staff gathered in the Student Union Atrium Oct. 14 to raise money and awareness for organ donation. Continue reading

Wright State alum challenges perceptions of poverty

Karin VanZant leads CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients

Wright State graduate Karin VanZant leads a CareSource initiative to tap into underutilized talents of Medicaid recipients. Continue reading

Wright State police officer receives state service award

The hits keep coming for Wright State University police officer Kurt Holden. Continue reading

Big Lens Film Festival slated for Friday, Oct. 16

Excerpt At the age of 15, Eryn Montgomery took a high school film-making class and immediately realized she’d found her calling. “I was always interested in film, and that year I wouldn’t do homework for any of my other classes, … Continue reading

Big Lens Film Festival to showcase new works by Wright State students

New short films by 12 Wright State motion pictures students will premier at the annual Big Lens Film Festival on Oct. 16 at the Dayton Art Institute.
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TEDxDayton to feature many Wright State faculty, alumni

A number of Wright State faculty and alumni will participate in the third annual TEDxDayton on Oct. 16. Continue reading

Wright State peace literature conference is free

Accords: Peace, War and the Arts poster

Excerpt In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, and the 10th anniversary of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, Wright State University, through its CELIA organization, is hosting several arts events on the theme of “Accords: Peace, … Continue reading

Wright State and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company formalize a new partnership.

Excerpt When two powerhouse organizations unite, great things are expected to transpire. With the new partnership between Wright State University (WSU) and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), the organizations and community members are ready to make that happen. Ro … Continue reading

Broadway stars coming to Wright State as part of pop/rock series

Jason Robert Brown headshot

Wright State theatre students will work alongside Broadway stars and master teachers during “Musicals Rock,” a yearlong celebration of contemporary musical theatre. Continue reading

Curtain call

Abe Bassett recalls early days of Wright State’s theatre program in ‘Producer’s Notes’
Abe Bassett in the theatre

Abe Bassett, founder of Wright State’s theatre program, recalls the department’s early days in his new book, “Producer’s Notes.” Continue reading