Alumni

Greene County families visit Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Foodbank organized a mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center on Aug. 27, attracting 2,627 people and distributing thousands of 103,860 pounds of food. Continue reading →

Wright State motion pictures alumni win regional Emmy award

Adam White and Amy Faust honored for their short film ‘Photography’
Posted on September 9, 2026 by Kim Patton

Adam White and Amy Faust, both graduates of Wright State’s motion pictures program, received numerous awards, including a Regional Emmy, for their short film “Photography.” Continue reading →

Wright State filmmakers help bring Smithsonian exhibition to life at Dayton Art Institute

Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures students and alumni create immersive film for touring William H. Johnson exhibit
Posted on September 8, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Students and alumni from Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures created an immersive short film inspired by William H. Johnson’s “Fighters for Freedom” paintings, bringing the stories of Marian Anderson, Josephine Baker and Paul Robeson to life. Continue reading →

Futbol is life

Wright State’s first men’s soccer players reunite with current players more than 50 years after taking the field together
Posted on August 25, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Eight former players from Wright State University’s original men’s soccer team visited Alumni Field on Aug. 14 to reminisce about the game they love and connect with current players and coaches. Continue reading →

Wright State hosts regional educators for film-focused learning

The Muse Machine Summer Institute immersed K–12 teachers in documentary filmmaking and experiential training
Posted on August 24, 2026 by Sarah Umbdenstock
A woman stands over a film camera on a tripod, looking into it. Another person stands behind them watching.

The Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures hosted educators from 26 schools in the region during the institute’s first focus on documentary filmmaking. Continue reading →

Seeing and believing

Christina Davis knew Wright State was the right choice. Now she’s searching for cancer treatments while finishing her doctorate and preparing for the next big venture.
Posted on August 18, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

Now at the No. 1 graduate school in the country for biological sciences, Christina Davis credits her Wright State education for helping lay the foundation for her success. Continue reading →

A renewed focus on citizenship

New Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development connects learning with civic life and career readiness
Posted on August 6, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Wright State’s Center for Civics, Culture and Workforce Development is preparing students for civic life and career success. Continue reading →

A legacy of remembrance

The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center supports instruction across education, ethics, medicine and social sciences
Posted on August 6, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading →

Thirsting for life

Ghanaian international student dives into electrochemistry to help clean the drinking water of his home
Posted on August 6, 2026 by Dennis Bova

Inspired by challenges at home, a Wright State researcher is working to make drinking water safer around the world. Continue reading →

Fresh spaces, bold ideas: What’s new at Wright State

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State is enhancing the campus experience with reimagined gathering spaces, expanded student opportunities and new initiatives that support student success and military-connected learners. Continue reading →