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
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Wright State grad Alexis Gomez rising star in 'American Idol' competition
Musician and 2014 Wright State graduate Alexis Gomez advances to Hollywood in the current season of “American Idol.” Continue reading
Broadway star Leslie Uggams delivers inspiring message to Wright State students
Wright State performing arts students received coaching and encouragement from Broadway star Leslie Uggams during her inspiring visit to campus. Continue reading
Leslie Uggams Q&A
Excerpt “Leslie Uggams embodies so much of what Wright State University’s theater department values,” said Joe Deer, WSU musical theater professor and director of the Musical Theatre Initiative who appeared with Uggams in “Anything Goes.” “Leslie is an incredible entertainer, … Continue reading
Stein Galleries to feature paintings by Brian Chu, Shiao-Ping Wang and George Rose
Concurrent exhibitions of paintings open in the Stein Galleries in the Creative Arts Center on Jan. 13. Continue reading
Take 5 with Tess Cortes
Excerpt “Materialize,” opening at Purdue Galleries Jan. 15, is a fascinating exploration into 3-D and digital printing. Tess Cortes, the gallery coordinator at Wright State University, is helping to bring this show to Lafayette. She talked to the Journal & Courier … Continue reading
Broadway star Leslie Uggams to visit Wright State musical theatre program
Actress and singer Leslie Uggams will work with Wright State students and perform in concert as a visiting artist of the university’s Musical Theatre Initiative. Continue reading
Interview with Wright State alumnus and author James Brubaker
Wright State alumnus James Brubaker, who teaches creative writing at Southwest Missouri State University, is the author of several books. Continue reading
Interview with Wright State grad and author Ryan Ireland
Ryan Ireland, who earned his B.A. and M.A. in English from Wright State, will publish “Beyond the Horizon” in March. Continue reading
Enjoy Renaissance holiday fun at the 32nd annual Madrigal Dinner
The Student Union Apollo Room will be transformed into an English manor of the Renaissance era for the annual Madrigal Dinner Dec. 11 to Dec. 14. Continue reading
Listen to ‘Holidays in the Heartland’ on Dayton Public Radio this Thanksgiving
Wright State’s popular “Holidays in the Heartland” concert will be rebroadcast on Dayton Public Radio on Thanksgiving. Continue reading
