Liberal Arts

Experience landscape in a new way

Excerpt Are you stressed by all the frigid weather accompanied by buckets of snow? Drop by the Robert & Elaine Stein Galleries at Wright State University for a little rest and relaxation. The “Above and Below” show features the work … Continue reading

Dayton Ballet to feature world premiere by Wright State grad Susanne Payne

Excerpt You may have wondered how a choreographer comes up with the idea for a new dance. In the case of Wright State University graduate Susanne Payne, it all began with a book she couldn’t put down. The result, “Dreams … Continue reading

‘The Magic Fire’ review – Wright State University – our private world

Excerpt Wright State University returns to sophisticated fare with a beautifully executed regional premiere of Lillian Groag’s semi-autobiographical, thought-provoking Argentinean drama The Magic Fire. Commissioned and originally produced in 1997 by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the engrossing, highbrow Magic Fire concerns … Continue reading

Home-schooling families meet with international students at Wright State

Breakout discussion

Local parents and children involved in home schooling met with Wright State students in the LEAP Intensive English Program to discuss alternative education and cultural differences. Continue reading

Canine Companions bring independence to disabled

Excerpt Carlos helps pick things up, turns on and off room lights, and pulls on coat sleeves and socks to help take them off for Alex Woodall. “He loves to help, he is my best friend,” Woodall said. Alex Woodall … Continue reading

Wright State to host open house for liberal arts on Presidents Day

Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts will host an open house for prospective students on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. Continue reading

Pair of Wright State students to perform in this weekend’s DCDC performance

Wright State University senior dance majors Alexis Evans-Krueger and Abby Leithart will perform with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for two shows this weekend… Continue reading

Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform at Carnegie Hall

Wright State University musicians will return to one of the world’s most prestigious concert venues when the Collegiate Chorale performs at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 16. Continue reading

Fillion signs with professional team in Holland

Emilie Fillion, who completed her playing career for the Wright State women’s soccer team this past fall, has signed a professional contract with FC Twente of the Dutch Premier League. Continue reading

Wright State grad wins MacArthur grant for documentary on ancient Afghan site

Brent Huffman

Wright State University alumnus and documentary filmmaker Brent Huffman received a prestigious MacArthur grant for his latest film “Saving Mes Aynak.” Continue reading