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 graduate was production designer on Oscar-winner ‘Moonlight’
Hannah Beachler was also the production designer of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which won a 2017 Art Directors Guild Award for excellence in production design and art direction. Continue reading
Wright State student creates nationally recognized documentary on obesity
The Department of Communication will screen “The Student Body,” a documentary film on school “fat letters” by Wright State student Bailey Webber, on March 7. Continue reading
First string
Wright State guitar instructor and graduate Jim McCutcheon wins Governor’s Award for arts education
Jim McCutcheon teaches classical guitar at Wright State, where he earned degrees in guitar performance and music education. Continue reading
Broadway stars Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley to give workshop at Wright State
Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative and Human Race Theatre will sponsor the master class on Feb. 24. Continue reading
An artistic reality
Senior art major Bethany Faile uses photography and painting to interpret the world around her. Continue reading
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler sets the stage in Hollywood
Hannah Beachler ’05 will discuss her work as a production designer following a screening of “Moonlight” on Feb. 19 at The Neon in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Artist with acclaimed dance company Complexions at Wright State to audition students, prepare for Spring Dance Concert
The Wright State Dance program will host residencies with Clifford Williams and Dwight Rhoden of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company during the spring semester. Continue reading
Students to perform in School of Music’s Concerto-Aria Night
The University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will present the 42nd annual Concerto-Aria Night concert on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in Schuster Hall. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents controversial drama ‘The Children’s Hour’
Wright State Theatre’s production of Lillian Hellman’s “The Children’s Hour” runs from Feb. 2 to Feb. 12 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
‘Quilts of Hospice’ will be exhibited at Wright State’s fourth annual Quilt Show
“Quilt Show: Celebrating Quilt Stories” takes place in the Wright State Student Union Jan. 19 to Jan. 21. Continue reading
