Wright State Headlines
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Sep 20
ONEIL Center for Research Communication opens at Wright State University
The center will strengthen technical communication by scientists and engineers while giving students from other disciplines a place to develop the art of research communication. Continue reading
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Sep 20
Wright State introduces ‘Let’s Talk,’ a series of open discussion issues forums
The first forum in the “Let’s Talk” series will focus on the Wright State Research Institute and the Wright State Applied Research Corporation on Oct. 3. Continue reading
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Sep 20
Teaching temperament
Sheila Skimmerhorn, a two-time Wright State graduate, was the first student to register for classes at the university in 1964. Continue reading
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Sep 19
A golden opportunity
History professor Drew Swanson returned to his alma mater the University of Georgia to lecture on the Georgia gold rush. Continue reading
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Sep 19
Terminal triumph
Kailah Ware, who graduated from Wright State with a degree in motion pictures, created “One Degree of Separation,” a mix-media art installation celebrating Cincinnati. Continue reading
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Special Collections and Archives
Mulholland drive
Discover the history of Wright State in new book by recent grad
New book, by alumna Rebekkah Mulholland, features more than 150 historical images and chronicles the history of Wright State. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name
It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: Alphonso Smith
Like many of his peers, Alphonso Smith planned to work at Wright State only a few years, but ended up staying for his entire career at the university that he helped build. Continue reading
Remembering Fred White, Wright State’s first employee
Well known for his kindness and easy demeanor, Fred White was a true architect for Wright State future and a most distinguished member of the university’s past. Continue reading
Grandson of Charles Lindbergh visits Wright State archives
Erik Lindbergh visited the Special Collections and Archives to pore over documents and photos and view a home movie of Charles Lindbergh’s meeting with Orville Wright in 1927. Continue reading
Wright State University to dedicate the Vishal Soin Innovation Park
Named in honor of former board chair, park will increase university's visibility along I-675 and provide new opportunities for business, industry collaborations
The park, supported by a gift from the Soin Family Foundation, is located on the south side of Colonel Glenn Highway, directly across from Wright State’s Dayton Campus. Continue reading
Photos show the horror, drama of Pearl Harbor attack
Excerpt A collection of photographs taken soon after the bombing of Pearl Harbor provide a window into the devastation that occurred that day. Twelve letterpress halftone photographs taken by Navy photographers are part of Wright State University’s Special Collections and Archives … Continue reading
Cincinnati Reds reporter Hal McCoy to lecture at Wright State
Hall of Fame baseball writer Hal McCoy will lecture as part of the “Living Legends of the Dayton Daily News Archives” series on Nov. 17. Continue reading
Author to discuss Katharine Wright and Henry Haskell love story
A talk on “Maiden Flight” takes place on Oct. 25 in the Student Union Endeavour Room. Continue reading
Annual Wright Brothers Day will celebrate university’s innovative spirit
Wright Brothers Day takes place Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
