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
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
Banner year
Rosa Tweed wins Fairborn Banner Art Design Contest
Wright State biological sciences and print making major designs banners commemorating 50 years of collaboration between the City of Fairborn and the university. Continue reading
Wright State alumni and students win regional Emmys
A number of Wright State alumni and students received awards from the Ohio Valley Regional National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for videos they produced during class projects. Continue reading
Soul’d Out crowd
Wright State theatre studies majors November Jones, Christopher Layton and Nasir Peterson formed the singing group Soul’d Out this spring and had an opportunity that most groups only dream about. Continue reading
