Wright State Headlines
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Oct 19
A fresh start leads to finding his people
After transferring to Wright State, biological sciences major Landon Perry found his community, excelled academically and became a peer mentor helping other students succeed. Continue reading
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Oct 16
Wright State alumna and faculty member Amy Faust receives Emerging Cinematographer Award
Faust’s accomplishment shows her students, especially those from underserved populations, that a career in the film industry is possible. Continue reading
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Oct 14
Weeks of Welcome helps Wright State students find place on campus
Wright State helped new and transfer students transition to college life at the start of Fall Semester with Weeks of Welcome. Continue reading
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Oct 13
Federally funded conservation treatment helps preserve Wright brothers’ family history
Housed in the largest archival collection of Wright family material in the world, the preserved items will continue to serve as a resource for generations to come. Continue reading
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Oct 12
Lake Campus expands recreation and engagement opportunities on campus
Lake Campus is creating spaces dedicated to students while encouraging community engagement through a self-service kayak station, pickleball courts and a renovated on-campus space for students to connect. Continue reading
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Academics
Wright State University Libraries to celebrate legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar
Paul Laurence Dunbar: 150 commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Dayton poet’s birth with a series of film, poetry, art and music events. Continue reading
Wright State dance majors will premiere original works at Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 11–13
Each of the 13 pieces presented during the concert represents the unique choreographic voice every dance major begins to develop in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance program. Continue reading
WYSO Culture Couch: Wright State Theater will present Pulitzer Prize-winning play ‘Sweat’
“Sweat” helps us understand what events led to our deepening divisions of class and race. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Erin Flanagan’s debut novel nominated for prestigious Edgar Award
“Deer Season,” by Erin Flanagan, professor of English language and literatures, was nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre’s production of ‘Sweat’ will now run Feb. 10–20
Wright State Theatre will present “Sweat,” Lynn Nottage’s drama about working-class Americans, Feb. 10–20 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
‘Undesign the Redline’ exhibits highlight Black History Month at Wright State University
“Undesign the Redline” is on display on the second floor of Dunbar Library during February. Continue reading
Wright State distributes $6.7 million in federal funds to help eligible students affected by coronavirus pandemic
Wright State distributed emergency financial aid grants to thousands of students who are enrolled in Spring Semester classes. Continue reading
Neuroscience minded
Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients
In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus. Continue reading
Explore Wright State’s graduate programs at Virtual Open House Feb. 7–11
The Virtual Open House will feature program-specific events for more than 30 graduate degree programs over the course of the week. Continue reading
Direct authority
Shaun Patrick Tubbs turns a ‘short’ stay at Wright State into an acting and directing career
Acting alumnus Shaun Patrick Tubbs is the visiting guest director of Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sweat,” which runs from Feb. 10-20 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
