Wright State Headlines
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Sep 13
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
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Sep 12
Wright State launches unique leadership academy for undergraduate students
The Ascend Leadership Academy will help Wright State students increase their leadership potential, career success and their capacity to create a positive impact in the Dayton region and beyond. Continue reading
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Sep 11
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Sep 10
Wright State’s Lake Campus hosts community-involvement party for students
The sixth annual Laker Lawn Party highlighted the beginning of fall semester at Wright State University’s Lake Campus. Continue reading
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Arts Scene
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ highlight Wright State Theatre’s 2024–25 season
Wright State University Theatre will present a season of thoughtful drama, riotous comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals during the 2024–2025 academic year. Continue reading
Wright State Stein Galleries presenting two photo exhibitions through Nov. 2
Wright State’s Stein Galleries opens the fall semester with photography exhibitions exploring storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. Continue reading
Pushing the envelope
Downtown Dayton gallery connects Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty with opportunities to showcase their talents
Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty collaborate through the Dutoit Gallery, a co-op art gallery. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton Daily News as among region’s best in 2023–24
The Dayton Daily News named Wright State Theatre’s productions of “A Doll’s House,” “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” and “Cabaret” as the best area university productions in the 2023–24 season. Continue reading
Good chemistry
Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State
Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music. Continue reading
Wright State alum Tilly Evans-Krueger wins award for best dancer in Broadway show
Tilly Evans-Krueger received the 2024 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance in “The Outsiders.” Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures student screens documentary at Cleveland International Film Festival
Nathanael Blair, a motion picture major at Wright State, screened his documentary “It’s in the CommuniTea!” and participated in a Q&A about his film at the Cleveland International Film Festival. Continue reading
Immortal exhibition
Wright State English students’ study of vampire literature will impact them forever
Students in the Studies in Literary Theory course created a Vampire Exhibition as their final project and culminating experience for the class. Continue reading
