Wright State Headlines
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Feb 18
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
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Feb 17
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
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Feb 14
Wright State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s comedy ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Feb. 14–23
Wright State University Theatre will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” from Feb.14 to Feb. 23 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
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Feb 13
Wright State’s spring Career Fair and new Career Hub are perfect fit for students and employers
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Spring Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
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Feb 12
Wright State’s Homecoming shines bright ‘Under the Stars’
Wright State University’s Homecoming events transported alumni, students, faculty and staff to the great outdoors with its “Under the Stars, Every Star Tells a Story” theme. Continue reading
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Giving
Letter of thanks inspires arts program supporter
A simple but moving letter of thanks inspired one Wright State donor to increase his support for the university’s art program. Continue reading
Wright State University receives grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for adaptive recreation
Wright State University has received a $13,000 Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to purchase 15 new wheelchairs for adaptive recreation… Continue reading
Business attire donation drive and fashion show to demonstrate how to dress for success
It’s no secret that in the professional world, you have to dress to impress. We Serve U, a staff and faculty community service group, is teaming up with Career Services and Clothes That Work… Continue reading
CSIC sets new record
Faculty and staff giving campaign generates over $550,000
As 2012 came to a close, Wright State’s Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign (CSIC) became the most successful in the university’s history… Continue reading
Christmas for Kids toy drive in full swing
Festive, colorfully wrapped barrels are popping up around the Dayton campus as part of the annual Christmas for Kids toy drive. Continue reading
Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students
Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading
Student on the Scene—Bring Home the Bacon
Bring Home the Bacon, an event sponsored by Student Philanthropy Council, brought students together at three campus dorms to enjoy a pancake breakfast and learn about giving back. Continue reading
Wright State honors fundraisers on National Philanthropy Day
David and Theresa Gasper, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, Cox Media Group Ohio, and Wright State employee Regis Lekan received awards. Continue reading
Foster background, work ethic yields success for Wright State student
Jessica Lane credits her success largely to the motivation instilled in her by her foster grandmother. Continue reading
Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster
Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading
