Wright State Headlines
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Apr 3
Wright State student-athletes help local family achieve dream of homeownership
Student-athletes and coaches from Wright State volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading
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Apr 3
Wright State Fraternity and Sorority Council revives Greek Week after 5-year hiatus
Wright State’s Greek Week from April 7–11 will feature a social media challenge, water games, craft night, field day games and a lip-synch contest. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State dance marathon raises $55,000 for children’s mental health
Wright State University students danced for 12 straight hours, raising over $55,000 for children’s mental health services. Continue reading
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Apr 2
Wright State celebrates educators, innovative practices at Learn Local Conference
The annual Learn Local Conference drew 217 educators and preservice teachers from 42 school districts to Wright State for a valuable professional development experience. Continue reading
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Mar 31
Wright State Media Highlights, March 24–28
ArtsGala, Raiderthon and a Habitat for Humanity build were among the Wright State campus activities that attracted media coverage last week. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Health conscious
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki makes an international splash in COVID-19 research
Wright State alumnus Csongor Bajnoczki published research on the lack of diversity in governmental COVID-19 task forces. Continue reading
Five Wright State faculty members to be honored by national certificate program for effective online teaching
Mathematics and English faculty members participated in a certificate program offered by the Association of College and University Educators. Continue reading
Museum marvel
Wright State alumna Anna Helmig spreads her wings as collections manager at Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Anna Helmig, a two-time Wright State University graduate, oversees the care of 1.8 million artifacts at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. Continue reading
Motion picture students learn from film and television professionals
The Motion Pictures Program found innovative ways to engage students during Spring Semester, providing access to successful film and television professionals. Continue reading
Spring 2021 commencement ceremonies in photos
Members of the class of 2021 celebrated graduation during four spring commencement ceremonies on April 30 and May 1 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Nearly 1,900 students graduate at Wright State’s 2021 spring commencements
Wright State President Sue Edwards called attention to students’ resolve as the university and the broader community emerged from a fully COVID-impacted school year. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music acquires new pianos with grant funding from community groups
School of Music is working to upgrade its fleet of pianos that are used daily by music students. Continue reading
Learning curve
Wright State alumnus Kevin Leichtman highlights struggles, lessons of students in ‘The Perfect Ten’
The turning point came when Kevin Leichtman was working a minimum-wage job and decided to give school the old college try for the third time. Continue reading
Surefire
Wright State English major Erik Madaus uses his writing skills to support firefighters, astronomy
Senior Erik Madaus is a technical writing and proposal support intern for The ONEIL Center at Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents streaming musical production of ‘Fugitive Songs’
Wright State Theatre’s online musical production of “Fugitive Songs” is available on-demand from April 30 to May 3. Continue reading
