Liberal Arts

Dayton Daily News highlights ‘fat letter’ film project by Wright State student, father

Excerpt What started as a Springboro High School student’s summer project is now an award-winning documentary now available on Netflix, iTunes, Amazon and other video streaming services. “It is amazing and it is all thanks to my dad with his … Continue reading →

Wright State Model UN team honored by Ohio House

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Bob Mihalek

For the last 38th years, Wright State’s Model United Nations team has earned a delegation award at the annual national conference in New York City. Continue reading →

Dog days

Wright State’s Sarah and Ash McGinley give Marco the pit bull new ‘leash’ on life
Posted on May 22, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Wright State couple Ash and Sarah McGinleys rescued Marco, a pit bull, from an adoption center in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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New York Times interviews Wright State expert for story about beards

Excerpt Christopher Oldstone-Moore, author of the 2015 book “Of Beards and Men: The Revealing History of Facial Hair,” maintains that history more than biology establishes meanings for facial hair. “I wonder if the positive effects of beards are a matter … Continue reading →

Cruise control

Ocean-going vessels provide the stage for Wright State theatre, dance alums
Posted on May 10, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Wright State performing arts grads find career success performing on cruise ships. Continue reading →

Japanese yen

Wright State alum Tyler Chilton living a dream teaching English in Japan
Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jim Hannah

After earning a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate, Tyler Chilton now teaches English to schoolchildren in Japan. Continue reading →

International students may now transfer to Wright State by demonstrating English proficiency through prior college coursework

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jim Hannah

International students choose Wright State for its great value and location, quality academics, caring professors and the opportunity to participate in research. Continue reading →

WYSO interviews Wright State film students about 2017 Big Lens Film Fest

Excerpt Leah Byrd (Hot & Bothered), Kris Kristensen (Jak), and E.R. Dickey (…He Didn’t Even Leave a Note) are all writer/directors soon to graduate from Wright State University’s film program.  They’ll each be showcasing work at the 2017 Big Lens … Continue reading →

Wright State alumna publishes thriller romance novel

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Sarah Olsen

Lara Donnelly’s debut novel, “Amberlough,” was published by Tor in February. Continue reading →

Promised land

Wright State grad student Hadley Drodge pieces together pilgrimage of Randolph slaves to Ohio for museum exhibit
Posted on May 4, 2017 by Jim Hannah

Graduate public history student Hadley Drodge is going through photos, drawings, Bibles and other materials to assemble the exhibit at the National Afro-American Museum. Continue reading →