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
Singing instrument
In a tiny office overlooking the Creative Arts Center’s student lounge, vocal perfection is being created. Jasmine Easler’s voice spills out of the second-floor room, into the lounge below and the Creative Arts Center Commons. Continue reading
Opera Theatre to present two lighthearted one-acts
Wright State Opera Theatre will present Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” and “The Old Maid and the Thief” by Gian Carlo Menotti on April 1-3. Continue reading
Music material
Passion for playing lures Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State
A passion for playing lures music education major Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State. Continue reading
Marimba man
Sounds of percussion instruments beat through Schuster Hall in Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Stage set for 2016 ArtsGala at Wright State
The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $2 million for arts scholarships during its 16-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, April 9. Continue reading
‘Music Man’ proves music is universal language
Wright State Theatre’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 17 through April 3 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Model citizen
Wright State alum and videographer Lee Furry making international splash with his Star Wars models
Lee Furry, a Wright State motion pictures graduate and local news videographer, turned his interest in Star Wars models into a thriving business. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Tom Hanks will help dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion Pictures and celebrate the success of the university’s $150 million Rise. Shine. campaign. Continue reading
Imagine dragons
Wright State senior Matt Garrett flourishes in creative writing program
Wright State senior Matt Garrett shines in the university’s creative writing program, inspired by magic, monsters and wizards from the fantasy genre. Continue reading
Wright State Collegiate Chorale to perform in Italy
The Wright State Collegiate Chorale will perform two concerts and sing during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Basilica as part of a tour of Italy. Continue reading
