Wright State Headlines
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Alumni
Drawing attention
Everyday objects, plants and animals spark Wright State fine arts alum Andrew Dailey’s unique graphite drawings
From giant tortoises to elephants to pigs stacked atop one another, creating original graphite drawings on gallery walls has become a feature of many of Andrew Dailey’s exhibitions. Continue reading
Homecoming week on Wright State’s Dayton Campus
The annual chili cookoff, basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards and a Homecoming Dance will highlight Wright State University’s packed Homecoming week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 14–17. Continue reading
Helping those in need
Wright State MPA student makes an impact in the community in Dayton and Burundi
Angela Bingaya, a Master of Public Administration student at Wright State, helps people in need in Burundi and Dayton through her family’s nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Hot flash
Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause
Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading
Civics lesson
Trio of young Wright State alums working in politics to visit with students learning about the legislative process
Lee Hannah, professor of political science, invited three recent Wright State graduates to talk about their experiences in politics with students this semester. Continue reading
Official business
Wright State alumni, employees’ passion for athletics officiating is making history at every level
At least eight Wright State employees and about a dozen alumni currently officiate high school and college sports in the region. Continue reading
A love for literacy
Teacher and Wright State graduate Laura Simons instills a love of reading in her students
The Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers honored Laura Simons for the thesis she produced as a graduate student in the Master of Education in Literacy Program at Wright State. Continue reading
Finding a sense of purpose
Kaycie Bolin soared to new heights as a nontraditional student at Wright State
2023 alumna Kaycie Bolin found a sense of purpose and fulfillment while studying French and English at Wright State. Continue reading
Designer partnerships
Wright State staff member Debra Radford is customizing a new career
Debra Radford is the owner of Designs by Dee, a three-year-old customized embroidery business that she started in the basement of her Dayton-area home during the pandemic. Continue reading
2024 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State University Alumni Association announced the recipients of its 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of Wright State University alumni and friends. Continue reading
