People of Wright State

Stage of excitement

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

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

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

Singing instrument

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

Music material

Passion for playing lures Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State

A passion for playing lures music education major Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State. Continue reading

Social butterfly

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis '14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services

Wright State alum Teri Dwillis ’14 gives wings to young mothers in her role at Catholic Social Services. Continue reading

Speaking terms

Wright State assistant professor Joshua Mabra’s quest for family heritage fired a passion for Arabic

Understanding his family heritage sparked a passion for Arabic in Joshua Mabra, assistant professor in the Department of Modern Languages. Continue reading

A heart for service

Wright State marketing major Holley Mapel keeps a busy college schedule and active lifestyle, getting involved on and off campus. Continue reading

Model citizen

Wright State alum and videographer Lee Furry making international splash with his Star Wars models

Lee Furry, a Wright State motion pictures graduate and local news videographer, turned his interest in Star Wars models into a thriving business. Continue reading

Climate change survey of science teachers co-designed by Wright State’s Lee Hannah making national splash

Published in Science magazine, the survey examined how public school teachers are teaching climate change in the classroom. Continue reading

Imagine dragons

Wright State senior Matt Garrett flourishes in creative writing program

Wright State senior Matt Garrett shines in the university’s creative writing program, inspired by magic, monsters and wizards from the fantasy genre. Continue reading