Liberal Arts

Mastering the Art of Learning

photo of Anna Blackwell

The word “retire” is simply not in Anna Gee Blackwell’s vocabulary. Blackwell graduated from Wright State in 2005 at age 76 with a master’s degree in piano performance. While at Wright State, she served as an accompanist for the Paul … Continue reading

Contemporary painter Susanna Coffey exhibiting at Wright State

A painting of a man's head with a fire in the background.

Paintings by the New York artist will be on display in the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries from Sept. 11 to Oct. 9. Continue reading

Wright State alumna releases cabaret album

Photo of Leslie Irene Benson singing into a microphone.

Leslie Irene Benson returns as half of the new “piano pop cabaret project.” Continue reading

Convent Capers

From left to right; photo of Wright State University alumni Darien Crago and Molly Emerson, joined on stage by Jessica Buda who is not an alumni.

When most people think of nuns, their minds do not immediately jump to musical comedy. Continue reading

Wright State alumna tackles illegal immigration in new book

Author to speak at local bookstore June 22
Photo of the Hidden in the Heartland book cover.

Nancy Brown Diggs will speak at a local bookstore on Wednesday, June 22. Continue reading

Public history students “Open the Toybox”

Photo of two parents and their son playing with a toy phone.

Classic toys are on display at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Continue reading

Wright State student sees sound, paints music

Photo of Anthony Powers, a synesthete and an artist sitting on the floor in a living room working on his art.

The number one is orange. The letter “P” tastes like fish and chips. Electric guitars look like pouring Kool-Aid. Continue reading

Sarah Twill named 2011 Honors Teacher of the Year

One Honors student said that Twill “makes you want to learn.” Continue reading

Juniors, seniors dance to “Rhythm of Life”

Photo of three dancers, each on one foot.

The dance program presented its annual Junior/Senior Dance Concert. Continue reading

Students, refugees celebrate summer with a feast

Photo of African refugee sitting on a front stoop of a home in Dayton during a block party.

In such a dark time, a caring community and compassionate teachers are blessings. Luckily for African refugees in Dayton, both of those things exist. Continue reading