News

Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger wins top British theatre award as star of ‘Sunset Boulevard’

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State from 1996 to 1999, received the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading →

Healthy competition

Wright State students compete for startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Kris Sproles

A business idea to produce healthy snacks that are not overly engineered is the winner of the 2024 Wright Venture competition. Continue reading →

Rowdy reveal

Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Dennis Bova

After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World. Continue reading →

Wright State’s annual Spring Dance Concert showcases region’s vibrant dance community

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s Spring Dance Concert will feature 26 dance majors performing seven diverse and dynamic pieces April 18–21 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading →

New Wright State grant to empower local educators, enhance education opportunities for area students

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Seth Bauguess

Wright State will partner with the Montgomery County Educational Service Center and Learn to Earn Dayton to train educators to teach College Credit Plus courses to high school students. Continue reading →

Student success-minded

First-generation Wright State alumna supports students like herself at Columbus community college
Posted on April 11, 2024 by Kevin Tucker

As a first-generation college student, Kelly Hogan believes earning her undergraduate degree from Wright State was no small feat and changed her life forever. Continue reading →

Artwork by graduating Wright State fine arts students graces walls of Stein Galleries

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Dennis Bova

The annual Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by 16 graduating fine arts students, is on display in the Stein Galleries through April 27. Continue reading →

A walk in the woods with Wright State biologist Don Cipollini

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Bob Mihalek

Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences at Wright State, explores the natural world in his cable access and YouTube series “The Naturalist with Don Cipollini.” Continue reading →

A sight to see

Hundreds of students, faculty and staff came together to witness the solar eclipse
Posted on April 9, 2024 by Kris Sproles

The Wright State University community celebrated a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the total solar eclipse on the Dayton and Lake campuses on April 8. Continue reading →

Community minded

Wright State student trustee and Wright-Patt Credit Union scholarship recipient Madisyn Crabtree reflects on the power of community to change lives
Posted on April 9, 2024 by Kim Patton

Madisyn Crabtree, a marketing major and student leader at Wright State, is driven by a passion for community and a sense of belonging. Continue reading →