People of Wright State

All the right moves

Wright State student Alimamy Barrie skies in university’s dance program

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Jim Hannah

As a freshman, Alimamy Barrie would sneak into classes to watch because he loved dance. Now, he is a senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in dance and pre-pharmacy. Continue reading →

Police Sgt. Chad Oleyar receives Blue Coat Award

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Sarah Olsen

Chad Oleyar has worked in the Wright State Police Department since 2007 and was promoted to sergeant in 2011. Continue reading →

Wright State course examines connections between Great Books and Bad Weather

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Bob Mihalek

Crystal B. Lake asks her students to create something inspired by readings examining the role of weather in literature in a new course, Great Books and Bad Weather. Continue reading →

Stage of excitement

Wright State graduate student Shelby Dixon '14 helps produce pictorial timeline for Dayton’s Victoria Theatre

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jim Hannah

Shelby Dixon, a graduate public history student at Wright State, helped create pictorial timeline at Dayton’s historic Victoria Theatre to mark its 150th anniversary. Continue reading →

ArtsGala scholarship keeps art student painting

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Kris Sproles

Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading →

In a tiny office overlooking the Creative Arts Center’s student lounge, vocal perfection is being created. Jasmine Easler’s voice spills out of the second-floor room, into the lounge below and the Creative Arts Center Commons. Continue reading →