Wright State Headlines
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Mar 15
Wright State in the News, March 4-14
The Big Hoopla STEM Challenge, a mental health film and panel discussion and a generous estate gift supporting medical students garnered local media coverage. Continue reading
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Mar 14
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
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Mar 13
Wright State’s annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign takes flight on March 17
Wright State faculty, staff and retirees change the lives of students by participating in the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign from March 17 to April 25. Continue reading
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Mar 12
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
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Mar 11
Centerville middle school student Aurora Spisak repeats as champ of Wright State Regional Spelling Bee, qualifying for national competition
Aurora Spisak, an eighth grader at Watts Middle School, will return to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee after winning Wright State’s Regional Spelling Bee. Continue reading
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Giving
Giving from Wright State retirees hits record high
More than a quarter million dollars was donated to the Wright State Retirees Association for scholarships and other campus programs in 2015, a record amount. Continue reading
Tom Hanks will have a long-lasting impact on Motion Pictures program
Tom Hanks visited Wright State to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures, saying he hopes the center inspires students to do the hard work necessary to launch film careers. Continue reading
Hanks for the memories
Academy Award-winning actor and producer Tom Hanks leaves lasting imprint on Dayton, Wright State University
An in-depth review of Tom Hanks’s whirlwind visit to Dayton and Wright State University. Continue reading
Tom Hanks makes impact on performing arts students
Hundreds of Wright State performing arts students gathered for a question-and-answer session with two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, who once performed on the same stage on which many of them have. Continue reading
Author David McCullough discusses Wright brothers’ legacy at master class
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the legacy of Wilbur and Orville Wright during a master class at Wright State April 19. Continue reading
David McCullough tours Wright brothers’ sites, gives master class at Wright State
Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough discussed the Wright brothers’ legacy during a master class at Wright State. Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks dedicates Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Acclaimed actor, producer and director Tom Hanks paid a visit to Wright State University to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Office of Disability Services honors graduates and scholarship recipients
The Office of Disability Services recognized graduating students, student employees and faculty and staff during its annual Scholarship and Graduation Reception. Continue reading
ArtsGala sets attendance record
More than 900 patrons attended ArtsGala to support student scholarships in theatre, dance, art, music and motion pictures. Continue reading
Wright State to host third annual Amigos Latinos Gala
Funds raised at the Amigos Latinos Gala on April 22 will support Latino-based scholarships at Wright State and El Puente Learning Center in Dayton. Continue reading
