Wright State Headlines
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Mar 15
Wright State in the News, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
ArtsGala: A celebration of students, scholarships and skills
A classy and classic gala that showcases outstanding fine and performing arts students and raises money to help those students complete their education. Continue reading
Vicki Oleen, this ArtsGala is for you
As managing director in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Vicki Oleen played a large role in making every ArtsGala happen since its inception in 2000. Continue reading
Connecting arts to the community
Community groups are a supporting cast for arts on campus
Being actively engaged with neighboring arts groups helps Wright State’s fine and performing arts students have life-changing experiences. Continue reading
Wright State’s Dayton Campus focused on enhancing the experience of student-customers
When students arrive on Wright State’s Dayton Campus for the start of Fall Semester, they will find numerous changes designed to enhance their collegiate experience. Continue reading
Whirlwind tour
Wright State musical theatre graduates Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff thrive during "The Sound of Music” tour in Asia
Wright State musical theatre alumni Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff have had an eight-month adventure around Asia as part of the cast of “The Sound of Music.” Continue reading
Accountant/musician is a survival trainer
Clarice Wellmeier, an accountancy major and a clarinet minor at Wright State, spent her summer training Junior ROTC cadets. Continue reading
Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance to collaborate on new series of performances
The formal partnership will allow Wright State fine and performing arts students and faculty to perform alongside industry professionals and artists in Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s productions. Continue reading
Photo development
Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute
As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading
Exhibiting support
Wright State alumna Dana L. Wiley hopes an exhibition will help students bridge the gap from graduation to careers in the arts
A talented group of 17 Wright State students and alumni is showcasing their artwork at the Dana L. Wiley Gallery in the “Bridge EDU: Support, Connect” exhibition. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton Daily News as among area’s best in 2022–23
Wright State Theatre’s productions of “Arcadia” and “On the Town” were honored as the best local collegiate productions for the 2022–23 season. Continue reading
