Liberal Arts

A vision of love and community

In the 13-year history of the African American Alumni Society’s scholarship program, countless black students’ lives have been enriched through education and community
Posted on April 16, 2019 by Nicole L. Craw

Wright State alumni collaborated with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to establish the African American Alumni Society scholarship. Continue reading →

Gala galore

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Kris Sproles

The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading →

Roundtable discussion on cost of war from a humanities lens to be held at Wright State on April 24

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Jim Hannah

“Mother Courage and Her Children,” which Wright State’s Theatre produced in February, will set the tone for a roundtable discussion on war and peace. Continue reading →

Wright State Spring Dance Concert set for April 25-28

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Bob Mihalek

The Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere works by guest choreographers Ray Mercer and Ashley Walton and dance faculty members during the Spring Dance Concert. Continue reading →

Opening the doors of opportunity

Retired Wright State professor Pierre Horn establishes a scholarship for students studying French
Posted on April 11, 2019 by Kim Patton

Pierre Horn, who taught at Wright State for 24 years, hopes his scholarship will encourage students to study French and travel to France or Quebec to improve their speaking ability. Continue reading →

ArtsGala at 20

Wright State’s premier arts event and fundraiser celebrates 20th year in April
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Nicole L. Craw

Since 2000, ArtsGala has raised more than $2.7 million in arts scholarships, equaling 765 individual scholarships provided for students Continue reading →

Photo opportunity

Wright State alumna Chelsea Hall voted top local photographer in Best of Dayton 2018 contest
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

2013 Wright State grad Chelsea Hall runs a growing photography business that specializes in wedding photography and portraits. Continue reading →

World power

Wright State political scientist Vaughn Shannon elected president of Dayton Council on World Affairs
Posted on April 9, 2019 by Jim Hannah

Shannon says his calling is to make sure citizens are educated on international affairs so they can make informed choices. Continue reading →

World class

A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
Posted on April 8, 2019 by Jim Hannah

When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading →

Four-way speeches

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Micah Karr

Wright State has hosted the District 6670 Rotary Club four-way speech competition since 2013. Continue reading →