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Theatre major a semi-finalist in national singing competition

Headshot of Samantha Helmstetter

Samantha Helmstetter will perform this weekend in Wright State’s production of “Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill.” Continue reading

Public history symposium to feature Wright brothers’ relative

Photo of Amanda Wright Lane with Wright brothers reenactors.

The event gives community members from around the Dayton area an opportunity to explore the region’s fascinating past. Continue reading

Raider Recon

Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, goes behind the scenes during preparations for the Wright State University senior Art Auction. Continue reading

Wright State named one of nation’s top disability-friendly schools

Photo of physicaly disabled Wright State students talking in a classroom.

Wright State has been named among America’s top disability-friendly universities in a new nationally distributed book designed to help disabled high school students select a college. Continue reading

Wright State giving strong effort in RecycleMania competition

Photo of student Dan Baker recycling some paper in Allyn Hall.

Each week Wright State University recycles about 16,700 pounds of paper, glass, aluminum and plastic—approximately the same weight as eight Volkswagen Beetles. Continue reading

Abilities Expo to educate students through fun

Photo of people usi g wheel chairs in obstacle course

Ever tried to steer a wheelchair through a maze of orange cones? Continue reading

Wright State students work to improve design of artificial limbs for military veterans

Photo of two leg prosthetics

Artificial arms and legs can be the gift of freedom for military veterans who have lost limbs. Continue reading

Students hit the catwalk in newspaper, trash bags and feathers

Photo of Wright State students striking a pose on the runway.

On Thursday, February 23 the University Activities Board’s hosted the third annual Project Runway. Continue reading

Wright State rallies for March of Dimes

Photo of: Front row, left to right: Dawn Kilby (WSU 2004); Jacalyn “Jackie” Allen, director, Dayton Division March of Dimes; Daisha Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby; DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby, daughter of Dawn Kilby and ambassador, 2012 Miami Valley March for Babies; and Anna Kilby, mother of Dawn Kilby, grandmother of Daisha and Marri and Hangar employee. Back row: Jacqueline McMillan, vice president for enrollment management; and President David R. Hopkins.

President David R. Hopkins, who is chairing this year’s campaign with his wife Angelia, introduced this year’s March for Babies Ambassador, DeMarrione “Marri” Dansby… Continue reading

A modern “Merchant” photo gallery

Photo of a man with a puppet

Wright State University’s contemporary production of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” continues this weekend at the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading