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
Wright State Bands collaborate with Wandering Griffin for fundraiser
A chance encounter led to a collaboration between Shelley Jagow, professor of music, and the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub. Continue reading
Raising the barre
Olivia Bruno, a senior dance major at Wright State, realized a lifelong dream of dancing professionally when she joined Dayton Ballet for its 2022–2023 season. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens the 2022-23 season with Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery “The Mousetrap” runs in the Creative Arts Center’s Festival Playhouse from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus, composer Steven Winteregg wins third place in American Prize competition
Steven Winteregg was honored for his composition “The City,” which was recorded by trumpet player Daniel Zehringer, chair of the Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
Looking fresh
Dayton and Lake Campus projects add beautification, branding and exercise
Wright State University welcomed students back for Fall Semester to a fresh-looking campus. Continue reading
Wright State faculty members teaching at internationally renowned summer arts camp
Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts faculty members Christopher Chaffee and Matthew Benjamin teach at the world-renowned Interlochen Arts Camp. Continue reading
Elevated voice
2013 graduate and rising gospel star Isaiah Templeton returned to Wright State to perform with Elevation Worship at the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Studying society cup by cup
Graduate student Bethany Lamb explores people and history through the study of ceramic cups
As a student in Wright State’s Master of Humanities Program, Bethany Lamb produced her own ceramic cups for an exhibition in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Wright State music grad wins position in prestigious Army band
William Kan, a Wright State music performance graduate, earned a position as a percussionist in the prestigious U.S. Army band Pershing’s Own. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre 2022–23 season features classic and contemporary plays, musicals and dance
Wright State Theatre’s new season opens with “The Mousetrap” from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
