Wright State Headlines
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Jul 9
Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing
The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading
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Jul 8
Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading
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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading
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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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Arts Scene
Big Lens Film Festival to showcase new works by Wright State students
New short films by 12 Wright State motion pictures students will premier at the annual Big Lens Film Festival on Oct. 16 at the Dayton Art Institute.
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Broadway stars coming to Wright State as part of pop/rock series
Wright State theatre students will work alongside Broadway stars and master teachers during “Musicals Rock,” a yearlong celebration of contemporary musical theatre. Continue reading
Curtain call
Abe Bassett recalls early days of Wright State’s theatre program in ‘Producer’s Notes’
Abe Bassett, founder of Wright State’s theatre program, recalls the department’s early days in his new book, “Producer’s Notes.” Continue reading
Wright State will celebrate Dayton’s legacy of peace
Wright State’s CELIA will celebrate the Dayton Peace Accords and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize with a photography exhibition, concert and literary conference. Continue reading
Film coverage
Wright State alumni play production parts in movies making noise at film festivals
Wright State alumni Hannah Beachler ’05 and Tim Gebard ’91 worked on films earning buzz at film festivals around the country. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with ‘The Great Gatsby’
Wright State Theatre will open its 41st season with Simon Levy’s adaptation of “The Great Gatsby,” on Sept. 24-Oct. 4 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Photo finish
Museums around the world interested in work of retired Wright State photography professor Ron Geibert
Museums around the world are interested in the photographs of retired Wright State professor Ron Geibert. Continue reading
A moment in the spotlight
Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage with Kristin Chenoweth
Wright State students, faculty and alumni perform live on stage at the Fraze Pavilion in Kettering with Kristin Chenoweth. Continue reading
Students document CAC construction in new Stein Galleries exhibit
Current exhibitions at the Stein Galleries feature student artwork documenting the CAC construction project and paintings and drawings by artist Deborah Kahn. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre called #1 underrated program in Midwest
Prominent theater review website names Wright State’s theatre program the top underrated program in the Midwest. Continue reading
