Wright State Headlines
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Sep 24
Active-duty artists share artwork at Wright State exhibit
Active-duty service members stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base shared another side of their experiences through “Active Duty Artists,” an exhibition at Wright State University’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance collaborate on production of ‘West Side Story’
In the second collaboration between Wright State and Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the university’s students, alumni and faculty will work and perform alongside industry professionals. Continue reading
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Sep 23
Wright State hosts thousands of runners for the Air Force Marathon 5K and Health and Fitness Expo
Runners, walkers and families filled Wright State University’s Dayton Campus for the Air Force Marathon’s Health and Fitness Expo, 5K race and Tailwind Trot 1K Kids Run. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State enrollment continues to grow, reaching 12,157 students
The number of first-time students, transfer students and College Credit Plus participants at Wright State increased in fall 2026. Continue reading
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Sep 22
Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service
A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading
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Arts Scene
Friends of the Libraries’ Luncheon to feature Wright State professor, author Erin Flanagan
Erin Flanagan, professor of English, will discuss how creativity provides tools to process the world at the Friends of the Libraries’ Annual Luncheon on April 26. Continue reading
Grammy-winning jazz trombonist will be guest artist in two-day residency at Wright State
Jazz trombonist Michael Dease will lead educational masterclasses for music students and a concert with the Wright State Jazz Ensemble during a residency at Wright State. Continue reading
Creating beauty
Wright State’s ArtsGala, one of the Dayton region’s most festive and unique arts events, returned to the Creative Arts Center on April 1. Continue reading
An artist’s touch
Rebecca Foley oversees both ArtsGala and the Stein Galleries for Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts
As the new art gallery and events coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts, Rebecca Foley is excited to help raise scholarship funds for Wright State fine and performing arts students at ArtsGala. Continue reading
24th annual ArtsGala celebrates Wright State’s fine and performing arts students
Wright State University’s ArtsGala will feature an impressive program of student performances and presentations in theatre, dance, motion pictures, music and visual arts. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to present dance musical comedy ‘On the Town’ in Festival Playhouse
Featuring its largest musical ensemble and an onstage orchestra, Wright State Theatre will present “On the Town” from March 17 to April 8 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
ArtsGala silent auction to feature works by Wright State fine art students
Patrons can participate in the silent auction during ArtsGala in the Wright State Creative Arts Center on Saturday, April 1, beginning at 7 p.m. or online. Continue reading
Alumnus and filmmaker Ty Manns to speak at Wright State
Wright State communication graduate Ty Manns will speak to students in the School of Social Sciences and International Studies and will give the keynote address at Wright State’s Army ROTC Ball. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents the searing social drama ‘The Laramie Project’ in Herbst Theatre
Presented by Wright State Theatre from Feb. 17–26, “The Laramie Project” is about the reaction to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay University of Wyoming student. Continue reading
Wright State dance majors will premiere original works at annual Emerging Choreographers Concert Feb. 10–12
Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere 14 original choreographic works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2023. Continue reading
