Wright State in the News

Wright State U professor feeds students’ brains with academic analysis of zombies

Excerpt Many young people have an undying interest in zombies, so a southwest Ohio college professor focuses a class on them. Andrea Harris of Wright State University teaches “Zombies & Gender in Pop Culture.” Her spring class filled up rapidly, … Continue reading →

CBS Sunday Morning ‘Wright Brothers’ interview filmed at Wright State

David McCullough discussing a photo

Excerpt Historical author David McCullough’s book on the Wright brothers is set to be released by publisher Simon & Schuster Tuesday. But first, an interview with McCullough — a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestselling writer — … Continue reading →

Tunnels access: Perspective from a student with physical disabilities

Excerpt Dan Darkow, age 21 and graduating this spring from Wright State University in Ohio, is president of the National Residence Hall Honorary and a resident assistant. He serves as director of disability affairs for the WSU student government, and … Continue reading →

New Wright State initiative will boost multibillion dollar defense/intelligence industries

Cassie Barlow

Excerpt Wright State University is ramping up efforts to tackle the looming shortage in defense, aerospace and intelligence workers. The school recently put three organizations under one umbrella — a new Center for Workforce Development in Beavercreek — to coordinate … Continue reading →

Navigating the campus underground

Wright State tunnels between Fawcett and Oelman

Excerpt For graduating senior Dan Darkow, who has spinal muscular atrophy and has been in a wheelchair since age 3, the underground connections between 20 of the 22 academic buildings simply allow for easy access. “The tunnels offer a flat … Continue reading →

Entrepreneur wins Wright State business plan competition

Excerpt A Wright State Student with a bright idea for moving yard equipment has taken a loan in the school’s business plan competition. Wright State University announced the winner of its first Wright Venture competition, which pitted several business ideas … Continue reading →

Wright Stage stages ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’

Sondheim on Sondheim cast

Excerpt Sondheim, considered the greatest living composer of American musical theater, takes the spotlight in the multimedia musical revue “Sondheim on Sondheim.” The regional premiere of this entertaining and captivating showcase continues through next Sunday inside Wright State University’s intimate … Continue reading →

Wright State Dance Ensemble will welcome spring

Excerpt Wright State University’s Dance Ensemble has invited two local dance companies — Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II — to join them for this year’s spring dance concerts. The performances are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, … Continue reading →

Film by Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar in New York Times

Andy Holyoke at the Little Art Theatre

Filmmaker and Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar wrote about the decline of 35-millimeter projection in movie theaters in The New York Times. Published as an op-doc, Bognar’s article features his short film “Last Reel,” which chronicles the final days … Continue reading →

HBO, Tom Hanks to create Wright brothers miniseries

Tom Hanks

Excerpt Dayton’s most famous sons are getting a miniseries, and not just any miniseries. The Wright brothers, the inventors of powered air flight, will be the subject of an upcoming miniseries that will air on HBO, according to Deadline Hollywood. … Continue reading →