Liberal Arts

Drawing attention

Everyday objects, plants and animals spark Wright State fine arts alum Andrew Dailey’s unique graphite drawings

From giant tortoises to elephants to pigs stacked atop one another, creating original graphite drawings on gallery walls has become a feature of many of Andrew Dailey’s exhibitions. Continue reading

Wright State honors outstanding faculty at inaugural research awards event

Wright State faculty were honored with the Outstanding Scholarly and Creative Activities Awards and the Public Impact Recognition Awards. Continue reading

Helping those in need

Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi

Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading

Wright State dance students to premiere new works at Emerging Choreographers Concert

Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere new works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024 Feb. 9–11 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre presents Marina Carr’s Irish drama ‘By the Bog of Cats’ Feb. 2–11

Wright State University Theatre will present the area premiere of “By the Bog of Cats,” the Irish play loosely based on Euripides’ tragedy Medea, Feb. 2–11 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading

Learn more about Wright State graduate programs at Feb. 8 open house

Students can learn how Wright State can help them build, enhance or change careers at the Graduate Programs Open House on Thursday, Feb. 8, in the Student Union Apollo Room from 4 to 6 p.m. Continue reading

Hot flash

Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause

Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading

Wright State School of Music’s accreditation renewed

Wright State’s Music Program has gained reapproval by the National Association of Schools of Music, its national accrediting body. Continue reading

Civics lesson

Trio of young Wright State alums working in politics to visit with students learning about the legislative process

Lee Hannah, professor of political science, invited three recent Wright State graduates to talk about their experiences in politics with students this semester. Continue reading

Champion for commuters

Wright State photography major Selvin Bacon-Velasquez advocates for commuter students through the Commuter Student Association and the Student Government. Continue reading