Liberal Arts

Wright State alumnus, private investigator wins La Mega Hispanic Business Award

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Francisco Marques, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and a Master of Humanities from Wright State, was honored for his work as a professional private investigator. Continue reading →

Staying focused

Wright State University communication studies major’s love for photography is her business
Posted on July 10, 2023 by Kris Sproles

For Bethany Althauser, communications studies major at Wright State, a great photograph is one that captures good composition and genuine emotion in a single picture. Continue reading →

2023 Wright State graduate Lilith Holloway named Fulbright Scholar

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Erica Harrah

Lilith Holloway, who graduated from Wright State with a bachelor’s degree in French and international studies, will teach English as a second language in France as a Fulbright scholar. Continue reading →

Feelings in motion

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Kris Sproles

The Wright State University Dance Program hosted dozens of emerging choreographers and dancers from around the country during a unique 12-day day festival. Continue reading →

Raiders for life

Wright State graduates continue a family legacy of providing sweet treats to customers
Posted on June 30, 2023 by Kris Sproles

Wright State alumni Kathy and Gregg Klein opened Tom & Dot’s Gelato Shop as a tribute to Kathy’s grandparents. Continue reading →

Let’s roll

Wright State faculty member Megan Faragher finds connections between the classroom and roller derby rink
Posted on June 27, 2023 by Dennis Bova

Megan Faragher, an associate professor of English at Wright State’s Lake Campus, is co-captain of the nationally ranked Gem City Roller Derby team. Continue reading →

Wright State Fine Arts Technician Landon Crowell participating in Oregon District memorial competition

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

A team of artists that includes Landon Crowell, fine arts technician in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, is a finalist to design a public memorial to honor the victims of the 2019 Oregon District mass shooting. Continue reading →

Wright State partners with Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State is now the title sponsor of the Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards and will begin offering scholarships to students who participate in the program. Continue reading →

Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees

Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair
Posted on June 12, 2023 by Kim Patton

The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. Continue reading →

Wright State theatre graduate Brian Crowe named artistic director of leading Shakespeare company

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Bob Mihalek

Brian B. Crowe, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing and Acting at Wright State, was named the next artistic director of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Continue reading →