Wright State Headlines
-
Nov 22
Wright State’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures adds director, plans to grow
New director and faculty have big plans for Wright State University’s Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
-
Nov 21
Wright State departments create powerful collaboration researching threats to expectant mothers, babies
A collaboration between Wright State’s departments of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology connects scientific research and clinical practice with patients. Continue reading
-
Nov 20
Wright State nursing students to offer Stop the Bleed training in Wilmington
Wright State University nursing students will train residents in Wilmington how to staunch the flow of blood in an emergency on Nov. 22. Continue reading
-
Nov 19
Joyful connections
Wright State alumna Krissy O’Malley brings happiness to the elderly through interactive music and memories with her new business. Continue reading
-
Nov 15
Wright State’s MBA program ranked among the best for entrepreneurs by Princeton Review
Wright State’s Master of Business Administration was ranked the top program in Ohio, 43rd nationally and eighth in the Midwest in the Princeton Review’s top graduate programs for entrepreneurs for 2025. Continue reading
-
Alumni
Home sweet home
Over 200 Wright State University staff, faculty and student volunteers welcomed new and returning residential students to the Dayton Campus during Operation Move-In. Continue reading
A doll for every child
Lisa Williams ’86, ’88 creates multicultural dolls that represent all children
For two-time Wright State graduate Lisa Williams, there is no better job than bringing joy and happiness to the faces of children and empowering and inspiring them to be their best. Continue reading
ArtsGala: A celebration of students, scholarships and skills
A classy and classic gala that showcases outstanding fine and performing arts students and raises money to help those students complete their education. Continue reading
Vicki Oleen, this ArtsGala is for you
As managing director in the School of Fine and Performing Arts, Vicki Oleen played a large role in making every ArtsGala happen since its inception in 2000. Continue reading
Connecting arts to the community
Community groups are a supporting cast for arts on campus
Being actively engaged with neighboring arts groups helps Wright State’s fine and performing arts students have life-changing experiences. Continue reading
Whirlwind tour
Wright State musical theatre graduates Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff thrive during "The Sound of Music” tour in Asia
Wright State musical theatre alumni Cassi Mikat and Keaton Eckhoff have had an eight-month adventure around Asia as part of the cast of “The Sound of Music.” Continue reading
Tackling connections
Wright State University alumnus hopes his love for teaching and coaching will impact students' lives
Scott Steiner, a coach and administrator in Mad River Local Schools in Riverside, is the district’s new athletic director. Continue reading
Serving love
Former Wright State alumnus and tennis player Sudan Dewan helps fuel student-athletes' success
The new Dewan Family Fueling Station in the Setzer Pavilion will provide snacks and protein for Wright State student-athletes after strength-training workouts. Continue reading
Photo development
Wright State staff member Ashley Cheak pushes artistic boundaries during a fellowship at Dayton Art Institute
As a Yeck College Artist Fellow, Ashley Cheak experimented with alternative photographic processes and darkroom techniques to elevate her understanding of photography. Continue reading
Wright State alumna named partner-in-charge of Washington National Tax practice of KPMG
Danielle Rolfes also endowed a scholarship to support single parents pursuing an undergraduate business degree or MBA at Wright State. Continue reading
