Libraries

Rising from the ashes

Wright State public history graduate student Darrell Blevins rebuilds his life after a series of tragic events

Darrell Blevins, a public history graduate student at Wright State, received support from the College of Liberal Arts Emergency Fund after a tragic incident. Continue reading

Jane Wildermuth appointed university librarian at Wright State

Jane Wildermuth, who has worked in the Wright State University Libraries for 25 years, had served as interim university librarian since March. Continue reading

From the Stacks: Innovation in inclusiveness

Women engineer the opening of a chapter at Wright State

In 1988, students established Wright State’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers to provide opportunities to network, collaborate, and support one another. Continue reading

Wright State Libraries honor graduating students as 2024 Top Scholars

Seven Top Scholars were awarded a book in their subject area that is now a permanent part of the Wright State University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading

Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants

The nine projects that received Students First funding will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading

Friends of the Libraries Luncheon to feature ‘Book Nook’ host Vick Mickunas

Vick Mickunas, host of the “Book Nook” on WYSO Public Radio, will be a featured speaker at the annual Friends of the Libraries Luncheon at Wright State on April 24. Continue reading

Wright State University Libraries celebrates Friends of the Libraries Week Oct. 15–21

Wright State Friends of the Libraries is a group of faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and community members committed to supporting the unique needs of the University Libraries and its patrons. Continue reading

From the Stacks: A special collection, indeed

Wright State University is home to region’s rich history in the arts

The Special Collections and Archives preserves the history of Dayton’s visual and performing arts organizations, giving researchers access to photographs, recordings, costume designs and business records. Continue reading

Century-old architectural photographs of Dayton made available to public by Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives

The century-old collection of photographs from around Dayton was created by architect Louis J. P Lott, and donated to Wright State by the Dayton Art Institute in 2022. Continue reading

Wright State Special Collections and Archives conserves rare books by Paul Laurence Dunbar

Rare, first-edition books by Paul Laurence Dunbar can now be safely viewed and studied in Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives after undergoing conservation treatment. Continue reading