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Wright State celebrates campus innovators and Wright brothers’ legacy

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Kris Sproles

Wright State University recognized the innovative spirit of its namesakes and researchers on campus today with the fifth annual Wright Brothers Day. Continue reading →

Wright State and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company formalize a new partnership.

Excerpt When two powerhouse organizations unite, great things are expected to transpire. With the new partnership between Wright State University (WSU) and the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC), the organizations and community members are ready to make that happen. Ro … Continue reading →

Broadway stars coming to Wright State as part of pop/rock series

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Bob Mihalek
Jason Robert Brown headshot

Wright State theatre students will work alongside Broadway stars and master teachers during “Musicals Rock,” a yearlong celebration of contemporary musical theatre. Continue reading →

Raj Soin College of Business financial services expert on ‘Living Dayton’

Bill Wood, senior lecturer at Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business and coordinator of the Financial Services Degree Program, discussed reverse mortgages on WDTN’s “Living Dayton.” Watch the interview.

Growing green

Rain garden outside Wright State's new Student Success Center cultivates sustainability
Posted on October 8, 2015 by Karen Strider-Iiames

The rain garden outside Wright State’s new Student Success Center highlighting university’s commitment to sustainability. Continue reading →

Running nearly naked for the needy

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Kris Sproles

Wright State students wore glow paint and glow sticks while running through campus and collecting clothing for the needy. Continue reading →

Agriculture center coming to Wright State Lake Campus

Wright State University’s Lake Campus is growing and expanding.  New programs including nursing and food sciences are being offered. Now, the university is planning for a major upgrade to the agriculture program. Watch the report from Your News Now.  

Curtain call

Abe Bassett recalls early days of Wright State’s theatre program in ‘Producer’s Notes’
Posted on October 8, 2015 by Jim Hannah
Abe Bassett in the theatre

Abe Bassett, founder of Wright State’s theatre program, recalls the department’s early days in his new book, “Producer’s Notes.” Continue reading →

Former DDN columnist donates more than $250K to Wright State archives

Newspaper columnist Dale Huffman

Excerpt Former Dayton Daily News columnist Dale Huffman left more than $250,000 following his death to set up a charitable fund to provide annual help to the Wright State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives, Dayton Foundation officials announced. The … Continue reading →