Wright State Headlines
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Jul 2
Wright State business professor, alumnus honored by regional technology organizations
Technology First honored Amir Zadeh, professor of management information systems, as the 2024 Tech Educator of the Year and recognized grad Brandon Hubley with the Award of Excellence in the Student Project category. Continue reading
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Jul 1
Wright State University Foundation awards 11 Students First Fund projects
Student-focused initiatives — ranging from wellness and professional development to inclusive leadership and campus spirit — received 2025 Students First Fund grants from the Wright State University Foundation. Continue reading
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Jun 30
Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees
Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Arts Scene
Just dance
Zoe Dell Nutter establishes dance scholarship to benefit Wright State students
Zoe Dell Nutter met with Wright State dance majors to celebrate the creation of an endowed dance scholarship. Continue reading
Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative to host long-time Broadway producer Jack Viertel
Jack Viertel will give a talk on his bestselling book, “The Secret Life of the American Musical,” and participate in an interview and discussion with Joe Deer, director of Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading
Wright State’s Steven Aldredge wins national choral music competition to commemorate Reformation
Steve Aldredge’s winning composition, “O Glorious Word of Life,” debuted at the Sioux Falls Arena in South Dakota during a worship service featuring hundreds of singers. Continue reading
Watch: Rap ture
Wright State’s Jesse Williams pursues computer science degree along with rap music
Video: Wright State computer science major Jesse Williams finds a creative outlet through coding and rapping as J-Williams. Continue reading
Saxophone sages
Project Fusion saxophone quartet shares wisdom with Wright State music students
During a master class, Project Fusion listened to Wright State saxophone quartets, offered feedback and answered questions, then performed an impromptu concert with students. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to present classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Fiddler on the Roof” runs from Nov. 2 to Nov. 19 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State acting, film grads conduct workshops with students
Five highly successful graduates of Wright State’s theatre and motion pictures programs returned to campus for a day of workshops with current performing arts students. Continue reading
Wright State to host Irish novelist Colm Tóibín, winner of Dayton Literary Peace Prize achievement award
“Classical Tragedy and the Modern Imagination: A Conversation with Colm Tóibín” will be held Nov. 6 at 2 3 p.m. in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens season with comedy ‘You Can’t Take It with You’
The Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “You Can’t Take It With You” runs in the Festival Playhouse from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8. Continue reading
Complexions Contemporary Ballet to hold residency, perform in concert
Artists with Complexions Contemporary Ballet will teach master classes for dance students at Wright State, then perform in concert Sept. 28 at the Victoria Theatre. Continue reading
