Wright State in the News

Reasons why the leaves change colors every year

Excerpt Have you ever wondered why the leaves change colors every year? A variety of factors cause the leaves to change colors, according to Don Cipollini and Jon Runkle of the Biological Sciences Department at Wright State University. One major … Continue reading →

‘Hot Mikado’ Review – Wright State University – Gotta Dance!

Excerpt Without a doubt the first pleasant surprise of the fall is the area premiere of Wright State University’s highly entertaining and fabulously choreographed “Hot Mikado,” Rob Bowman and David H. Bell’s little-known 1986 jazz-era twist on Gilbert and Sullivan’s … Continue reading →

Wright State medical school selects new CFO

Excerpt Wright State University’s Boonshoft School has selected a new CFO. Dieter Nevels has been appointed executive director and chief financial officer of the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine, and began the job Oct. 20. He replaces John Bale who … Continue reading →

Wright State to take over Calamityville property

Excerpt More than 50 acres of land is expected to be transferred from the city of Fairborn to Wright State University — property that the university has been using for Calamityville the last four-plus years. After years of cleanup, site work … Continue reading →

Actress with local roots shines in the background

Photo of Wright State student Brandy Zapata.

Excerpt Brandy Zapata dreams of one day being front and center on a television drama, but for now, she’s gaining experience — and earning a living — by staying in the background. The 24-year-old actress and Ross County native, who … Continue reading →

New business expo event to bring out Dayton’s Latino biz community

Tony Ortiz

Excerpt A new event is planned at Wright State University for the Dayton-area to interact with its growing Latino businesses community. The Amigos Latinos Business Summit is planned from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Wright State University’s … Continue reading →

Wright State stages ‘Hot Mikado’

'Hot Mikado' group sing along

Excerpt Wright State University’s 40th anniversary season continues Thursday, Oct. 23 with its opening of the rarely staged, dance-heavy musical “The Hot Mikado,” a swinging 1940s jazz and blues twist on the classic 1885 Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera “The … Continue reading →

‘Holidays in the Heartland’ part of Wright State’s World War I series

Photo of the orchestra and choir onstage at the Schuster Center.

Excerpt “Holidays in the Heartland,” Wright State’s annual musical concert, will honor veterans and remember World War I this year as part of the year-long project entitled “A Long, Long Way: Echoes of the Great War.” The concert, slated for … Continue reading →

Museum to participate in Dayton Regional Science Festival

Jason Deibel

Excerpt Dr. Jason Deibel, an associate professor at Wright State University, is currently working with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Education Division while on sabbatical. He will lead four museum programs during the Dayton Regional Science Festival … Continue reading →

Wright State to manage high-tech intelligence training center

Excerpt Wright State University has taken a big step to boost its workforce development efforts. The school’s Wright State Applied Research Corp. recently signed a shared services and management agreement with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center in Beavercreek. Also known … Continue reading →