Wright State Headlines
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Apr 16
Professional performance begins here
Wright State theatre students Skye Hodgkin and Evelyn Vordtriede are gaining real-world experience with the Human Race Theatre Company, highlighting how the university prepares them for professional performance. Continue reading
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Apr 16
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the power of artistic growth while supporting student scholarships
ArtsGala’s celebrated student work across theatre, dance, film, music and visual arts, while raising scholarship support for Wright State artists. Continue reading
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Apr 15
Wright State’s Model United Nations team wins top honor, continuing 46-year tradition of national recognition
Wright State’s Model United Nations program earned an Outstanding Delegation Award — the highest team honor — at the 2026 National Model U.N. Conference, continuing its tradition of excellence. Continue reading
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Apr 14
Wright State students will compete for startup funds in annual Wright Venture entrepreneurial competition
Five Wright State students will pitch original business ideas to a panel of experts during Wright Venture, the annual entrepreneurial competition hosted by the Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Apr 13
Achievements of this Wright State math grad really add up
Alex Gutman used his Wright State education as a springboard to a career as data scientist, college instructor, a published author, a book reviewer and mentor to young mathematicians. Continue reading
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Around Campus
President’s day
Wright State President-designate Cheryl B. Schrader gets a feel for campus, offers university a glimpse of her vision
On her first day as president-designate, Cheryl B. Schrader charmed the campus community, fielded questions from the media, explored the tunnel system and got a peek at her next office. Continue reading
Cheryl B. Schrader named next president of Wright State University
Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become the first woman to serve as president of Wright State University. Continue reading
Ohio Civil Rights Commission to hold hearings at Wright State
Students can watch a real-life civics lesson when the Ohio Civil Rights Commission meets at Wright State on March 16. Continue reading
Wright State graduate was production designer on Oscar-winner ‘Moonlight’
Hannah Beachler was also the production designer of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which won a 2017 Art Directors Guild Award for excellence in production design and art direction. Continue reading
Women’s basketball clinches share of first-ever regular-season title
The Raiders are the No. 2 seed in the Horizon League Tournament and will open tournament play March 4. Continue reading
Wright State student creates nationally recognized documentary on obesity
The Department of Communication will screen “The Student Body,” a documentary film on school “fat letters” by Wright State student Bailey Webber, on March 7. Continue reading
NBC News recognizes Boonshoft School of Medicine student during Black History Month
Christen Johnson, president of the Student National Medical Association, will graduate in May 2017 with a dual M.D./M.P.H. degree. Continue reading
Good Samaritans
Wright State men’s basketball coach Scott Nagy coaches game barefoot. Continue reading
Investing for Millennials, digital financial advice among topics at Wright State’s third annual LIFT2 Symposium
LIFT2 (Leading Innovation in Finance Today and Tomorrow) will be held March 24 in the Student Union. Continue reading
First string
Wright State guitar instructor and graduate Jim McCutcheon wins Governor’s Award for arts education
Jim McCutcheon teaches classical guitar at Wright State, where he earned degrees in guitar performance and music education. Continue reading
