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
Tom Hanks makes impact on performing arts students
Hundreds of Wright State performing arts students gathered for a question-and-answer session with two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, who once performed on the same stage on which many of them have. Continue reading
Students react to Tom Hanks’ visit to Wright State
Nearly 2,000 students, faculty, staff and others turned out April 19 to see Tom Hanks and witness the ribbon-cutting for the newly renovated Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Spring Dance Concert to feature premiere of six works
The annual Spring Dance Concert on April 21-24 will feature the Wright State Dance Ensemble and works by guest choreographers Jon Lehrer and Greg Robinson. Continue reading
ArtsGala sets attendance record
More than 900 patrons attended ArtsGala to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading
Wright State course examines connections between Great Books and Bad Weather
Crystal B. Lake asks her students to create something inspired by readings examining the role of weather in literature in a new course, Great Books and Bad Weather. Continue reading
Stage of excitement
Wright State graduate student Shelby Dixon '14 helps produce pictorial timeline for Dayton’s Victoria Theatre
Shelby Dixon, a graduate public history student at Wright State, helped create pictorial timeline at Dayton’s historic Victoria Theatre to mark its 150th anniversary. Continue reading
ArtsGala scholarship keeps art student painting
Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading
Sultans of Swing conference to examine cultures of baseball, jazz and fiction
The Sultans of Swing conference features talks by cultural historians and baseball experts and a Wright State baseball game on April 14-15. Continue reading
Numerous events scheduled for Asian Heritage Month at Wright State
Wright State’s Asian and Native American Center has organized many educational and fun activities throughout April to celebrate Asian Heritage Month. Continue reading
