Liberal Arts

Theatre alumnus “Dancing through Life” on “Wicked” national tour

Photo of K.J. Hippensteel

K. J. Hippensteel didn’t always dream of being an actor . . . Continue reading

Wright State students recognized for co-curricular excellence

(L-R) Photo of Honors Director Susan Carrafiello, Wright State President David R. Hopkins, commendation award winner for writing excellence Lara Donnelly and Honors Associate Director Alex Wenning.

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins presented Presidential Commendations for Excellence in Co-Curricular Activities to students Wednesday, June 6, at the Rockafield House on campus. Continue reading

Student films on the big screen

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The 20th annual Big Lens Film Festival will showcase short films by students in the award-winning Wright State University Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading

Students danced “Into the Unknown” at annual concert

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This year’s Junior/Senior Dance Concert, “Into the Unknown,” featured new choreography by 16 students. Continue reading

Theatre dept. continues world premiere Dickens adaptation

Photo of a boy in medieval clothes with a basket and a crow.

Fifteen actors will play more than 30 characters in Wright State’s world premiere production of Barnaby Rudge: Part 2, 1780. Continue reading

Collegiate Chorale prepares for World Choir Games

Group Photo of the Collegiate Chorale

Thousands of singers from around the world will descend on Cincinnati for the “Olympics of choral music,” and Wright State’s Collegiate Chorale will compete at the event’s highest level. Continue reading

Theatre design/technology students showcase projects

Photo of a display of set design sketches and models.

The program prepares students for a variety of backstage disciplines in the world of professional theatre. Continue reading

Dance majors go “Into the Unknown”

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Wright State’s junior and senior dance majors will present their world premiere works June 1–2. Continue reading

Student artist reflects “The Growing Mind” with library sculpture

Photo of Megan Dooley-Smallwood with her sculpture

The Growing Mind, a large sculpture on display outside the Dunbar Library was created by senior art major Megan Dooley-Smallwood. Continue reading

Wright State honors Top Scholars

Photos of the six top scholars with their books.

The Wright State University Parents Association and the Wright State University Friends of the Libraries honored six graduating seniors as the Top Scholars for their colleges. Continue reading