Wright State Headlines
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Aug 28
WOW factor
Weeks of Welcome helps new and transfer students transition to college life with activities designed to build community and support student success. Continue reading
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Aug 27
Wright State and Sinclair College partner to launch engineering technology degree pathway
Wright State University and Sinclair Community College have launched a new transfer pathway that allows Sinclair students to seamlessly continue into Wright State’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program to meet growing regional workforce demands. Continue reading
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Aug 26
From classroom to hall of fame
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins’ induction into the National Teachers Hall of Fame reflects nearly 30 years of dedication, perseverance and steadfast belief in the transformative power of public education. Continue reading
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Aug 25
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
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Aug 22
Ready to lead
Scaling ropes, solving challenges and building action plans, Wright State students spent part of their summer sharpening leadership skills at retreats that prepared them to make a difference on campus. Continue reading
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Arts Scene
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
Wright State’s motion pictures program enters new era of excellence in filmmaking
Wright State’s motion pictures program is entering an exciting new chapter, welcoming a new director, honoring a beloved former faculty member with an endowment and celebrating an alumna who earned a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Continue reading
Wright State hosts visitors from around Ohio and across the globe for NATO events
During the NATO session in Dayton, Wright State University served as a key support hub, providing meals and housing for over 300 public safety officials. Continue reading
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the transformative power of art
The 26th annual ArtsGala was a night of “overflowing talent, overflowing brilliance, overflowing amazing artistic achievement” by Wright State’s fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Wright State students to soar on wings of a jade butterfly at ArtsGala
One of the premier local arts events, ArtsGala showcases the talent of students in Wright State’s art, dance, music, motion pictures and theatre programs while raising money for scholarships. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’
Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Feb. 14–23
Wright State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” from Feb.14 to Feb. 23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
