Wright State Headlines
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Feb 13
Wright State names Rajneesh Suri dean of Raj Soin College of Business
Rajneesh Suri joins Wright State from Drexel University, where he was senior vice provost for academic industry partnerships and founding academic director of the Drexel Solutions Institute and the Innovation Engine. Continue reading
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Feb 12
‘Only in New York,’ born at Wright State
On stage Feb. 13–22 in the Herbst Theatre, “Only in New York” allows Wright State theatre students to debut original roles in a new musical created for them. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner
The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading
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Feb 11
Wright State celebrates homecoming with week-long block party
Homecoming Week transported alumni, students, faculty and staff back to the sights and sounds of the 1980s and ’90s with its “Block Party” theme. Continue reading
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Feb 10
Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15
The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading
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Alumni
Match maker
Wright State motion pictures alum Scott Marshall thrives as live-event producer for World Wrestling Entertainment
2002 Wright State film grad Scott Marshall has produced World Wrestling Entertainment shows around the United States and in Colombia, Panama and the Czech Republic. Continue reading
Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students
Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading
Wright State film grad Hannah Beachler wins Oscar for her work on ‘Black Panther’
Hannah Beachler, who graduated from Wright State in 2005, is the first African American to win an Oscar in the Best Production Design category. Continue reading
Bread brilliance
Wright State alum Rahn Keucher a rising star in the baking business
Rahn Keucher, a Wright State University alumnus, sells his bread and other pastries to area restaurants and at a stand in Dayton’s 2nd Street Market. Continue reading
Good conduct medal
Wright State vice president Gary Dickstein receives prestigious national honor from the Association for Student Conduct Administration
Gary Dickstein recognized for contributing significantly to the development of the Wright State campus and the field of student affairs. Continue reading
High school bands directed by Wright State alumni capture awards from the National Band Association
The awards honor programs and educators that challenge students and promote standards of excellence. Continue reading
Show your school pride at Raider Roundup Feb. 15
Raider fans can show their Wright State spirit at the annual Raider Roundup pep rally before the men’s basketball game against North Kentucky. Continue reading
Making magic
Wright State alumni artists help Dayton’s Front Street Studio Gallery spread its wings
Wright State alumni contribute to Dayton’s arts world through the Front Street Studio Gallery. Continue reading
Arts starts
Recent Wright State grads land full-time jobs at Dayton Ballet, Dayton Philharmonic following internships
Wright State School of Music grads James Edwards-Kenion and Cory Wilhite turned internships into jobs with the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance. Continue reading
Pattern passion
Wright State alum Reza Masoudi and his wife, Bahar, grow elegant dress shop after making royal connection
2006 Wright State graduate Reza Masoudi and his wife, Bahar, saw their dress-making business take off after the exiled empress of Iran wore one of their creations. Continue reading
