Wright State Headlines
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Nov 5
Heavy metal learning
Wright State University is helping Ohio high school students discover the real-world impact of science through a hands-on program that teaches them how to test and analyze water quality. Continue reading
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Nov 3
State grants to bolster Wright State’s electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing training for students
Wright State University engineering students will gain more hands-on experience with the latest electric vehicle and advanced manufacturing technologies, thanks to state grants for new high-tech training equipment. Continue reading
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Oct 30
Wright State partners with local universities, hospitals to expand mental health care for students
The College Age Intensive Outpatient Program serves students ages 18 to 24 who are currently enrolled in undergraduate courses and need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides. Continue reading
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Oct 28
Wright State students, first responders team up for Halloween event
Wright State’s Department of Public Safety partnered with Mini University for the annual Trunk or Treat event, bringing together students, first responders and hundreds of preschoolers for a fun and safe Halloween celebration. Continue reading
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Oct 24
Explore Wright State Day welcomes hundreds of future Raiders
Hundreds of future students and their families visited Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for Explore Wright State Day. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Acting natural
Jason Kaufman brings his theater, movie, television moves to Wright State
After performing on the stage and in movies and TV, Jason Kaufman teaches acting to students hoping for careers on Broadway and in Hollywood. Continue reading
Actress with local roots shines in the background
Excerpt Brandy Zapata dreams of one day being front and center on a television drama, but for now, she’s gaining experience — and earning a living — by staying in the background. The 24-year-old actress and Ross County native, who … Continue reading
Digging deep
Wright State’s Jeannette Marchand extends her passion for archaeology to the younger set
Jeannette Marchand, who teaches archaeology and classics, says she’s motivated by the thrill of discovery on a dig or in research. Continue reading
Wright State launches its ‘Rise. Shine.’ campaign with a flourish
View photos from the dazzling Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University gala at the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State continues WWI project with ‘Holidays in Heartland’ concert
Wright State continues its World War I project, while kicking off the holiday season and honoring veterans, with the popular “Holidays in the Heartland” concert Nov. 2. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents crowd-pleasing musical ‘Hot Mikado’
Wright State Theatre continues its 40th season with the smash hit musical “Hot Mikado” in the Festival Playhouse Oct. 23 to Nov. 9. Continue reading
Wright State stages ‘Hot Mikado’
Excerpt Wright State University’s 40th anniversary season continues Thursday, Oct. 23 with its opening of the rarely staged, dance-heavy musical “The Hot Mikado,” a swinging 1940s jazz and blues twist on the classic 1885 Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “The … Continue reading
‘Holidays in the Heartland’ part of Wright State’s World War I series
Excerpt “Holidays in the Heartland,” Wright State’s annual musical concert, will honor veterans and remember World War I this year as part of the year-long project entitled “A Long, Long Way: Echoes of the Great War.” The concert, slated for … Continue reading
3D printed sculptures featured in new exhibit at Stein Galleries
Stein Galleries’ latest exhibition featuring 58 works of digital fabrication opens Oct. 26 and runs through Dec. 7. Continue reading
Tom Hanks’ strong connection to Wright State University springs from his early acting days
Tom Hanks, co-chair of Wright State’s Rise.Shine. fundraising campaign, has a long-running love affair with the university. Continue reading
