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
Boston Pops’ Keith Lockhart conducts master classes with Wright State music students
Wright State music students received detailed feedback and coaching from conductor Keith Lockhart as part of the 2014-15 Distinguished Visiting Artist program. Continue reading
Boston Pops’ Keith Lockhart will conduct Britten’s ‘War Requiem’
Excerpt In addition to being a fine collaboration between two of the Miami Valley’s most venerable institutions, the upcoming presentation of Benjamin Britten’s “War Requiem” is the fulfillment of a family’s lifelong wish. The institutions are the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra … Continue reading
Wright State to host Camp A Cappella summer program
Contemporary a cappella singing camp for collegiate and high school students, adults and professionals, will return to Wright State June 23–28. Continue reading
About conductor Keith Lockhart, Distinguished Visiting Artist
Distinguished Visiting Artist Keith Lockhart has served as conductor of the Boston Pops since 1995 and principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra since 2010. Continue reading
Acclaimed conductor Keith Lockhart to teach at Wright State, lead ‘War Requiem’ performances
Conductor Keith Lockhart will teach master classes with School of Music students and conduct the “War Requiem” with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and Wright State Choirs. Continue reading
Wright State grad Alexis Gomez advances to top 24 on ‘American Idol’
After performing in Hollywood, Alexis Gomez, a 2014 Wright State graduate, advanced on “American Idol.” Continue reading
Wright State offering new studio arts minor
Department of Art and Art History designs new studio arts minor to help students develop artistic skills and expand understanding of visual literacy. Continue reading
Women’s Studies Quilt Show raises money for scholarships
Second annual Women’s Studies Quilt Show celebrated Women’s Studies through quilt stories. Continue reading
Wright State dance students to premiere choreography work
“Emerging Choreographers 2015” concert will feature new choreographic works by five seniors and 13 juniors in the Wright State dance program on Feb. 14-15. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
