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
Doc Night showcases documentary films by Wright State students
Doc Night showcases the best short student documentaries from the Documentary Semester of the junior year. Continue reading
Book season
English faculty member Erin Flanagan publishes her first novel, with a second on the way
After releasing two short story collections, Erin Flanagan, a professor of English language and literatures at Wright State, published “Deer Season” earlier this fall. Continue reading
Wright State wind bands return to Schuster Hall stage for Nov. 18 concert
The Wind Symphony and Concert Band will premiere two new works during their first full concert in more than 18 months. Continue reading
Stage direction
Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management
Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents smash musical hit ‘Mamma Mia!’
After a delay of over 18 months, Wright State Theatre will stage its disco-infused production of “Mamma Mia!” in the Festival Playhouse from Oct. 29 to Nov. 14. Continue reading
Solo exhibition by photographer Kris Graves on display at Stein Galleries
Kris Graves’ exhibition, titled “Truth and Ruin,” will be on display from Oct. 18 to Dec. 3 in the Stein Galleries, 160 Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens new season with ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ in Playhouse Theatre
Wright State Theatre’s production of Ken Ludwig’s hilarious farce “Lend Me a Tenor” runs in the Creative Arts Center’s Festival Playhouse from Sept. 23 through Oct. 3. Continue reading
A fabulous evening
Wright State University music, musical theatre and visual arts programs joined together for Wright State Arts Live! Continue reading
Wright State Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures announce 2021–22 schedule
Wright State’s Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Programs plan to return with a full season of in-person productions. Continue reading
Levitt Pavilion concert to showcase Wright State’s fine and performing art students
Wright State Arts Live! A Celebration of Fine and Performing Arts will be presented at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton. Continue reading
