Liberal Arts

Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Seth Bauguess

It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading →

Language art

Wright State’s Chris Hall opening doors in China for the teaching of English

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State plans to partner with a university in China to enroll its students in Wright State’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. Continue reading →

Idol chatter

Wright State grad Alexis Gomez rising star in 'American Idol' competition

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Musician and 2014 Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez advances to Hollywood in the current season of “American Idol.” Continue reading →

Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading →

Leslie Uggams performs in concert, conducts master classes at Wright State this week

Excerpt Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer Leslie Uggams will share her insights and talents with students of the Wright State University Musical Theatre Program today and tomorrow, January 22-23 in Dayton, Ohio. Uggams will become the first major … Continue reading →

Beard bible

Wright State’s Christopher Oldstone-Moore to release book on history of whiskers

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Jim Hannah

Wright State history professor Christopher Oldstone-Moore will release a book on the history of facial hair. Continue reading →

Middle East, wartime China, musical instruments focus of Wright State authors honored for publications

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Sarah Olsen

The College of Liberal Arts will recognize faculty members who published books and albums in 2014. Continue reading →

Boonshoft School of Medicine student will be a guest of the First Lady at tonight’s State of the Union Address

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Heather Maurer

William Elder Jr., a Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine student, will attend the State of the Union Address tonight as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading →

Leslie Uggams Q&A

Excerpt “Leslie Uggams embodies so much of what Wright State University’s theater department values,” said Joe Deer, WSU musical theater professor and director of the Musical Theatre Initiative who appeared with Uggams in “Anything Goes.” “Leslie is an incredible entertainer, … Continue reading →