Wright State Headlines
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Sep 25
Wright State to host statewide mental health research summit focused on overlooked Ohio populations
The State of Ohio Adversity and Resilience (SOAR) Community and Research Summit will examine how mental health research can better represent Ohioans whose experiences are often overlooked in traditional studies. Continue reading
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Sep 25
Wright State Theatre to open 2026–27 season with Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “The Crucible” runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 24
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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Academics
Shell splash
New research by Lake Campus faculty member Chuck Ciampaglio published by prestigious international journal
Chuck Ciampaglio, professor of Earth and environmental science, and alumnus David Peterman discovered how an extinct animal moved through water. Continue reading
Tech titan
Computer powers of Wright State business student Jared Smith are sweet music for a high school band program
Jared Smith has solved computer network problems, helped companies update web pages and provided the elderly with tech assistance. Continue reading
Bug business
Ohio to reckon with the raucous presence of 17-year cicadas
Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences at Wright State, calls Brood X a wild spectacle of nature. Continue reading
Nearly 70 students take part in engineering, computing induction ceremony
Students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science joined the Order of the Engineer and the Pledge of the Computing Professional. 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
120 medical students graduate from Boonshoft School of Medicine
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 120 medical students received their M.D. degrees on May 2. 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
