Wright State in the News

Media coverage of Tom Hanks Motion Pictures Center dedication

Coverage of the dedication of the Tom Hanks Motion Pictures Center at Wright State University included more than 680 articles and television reports from around the country. Here’s a sample of the coverage: Associated Press: Actor helps dedicate Tom Hanks Motion … Continue reading →

Famous Wright brothers historian galvanizes Wright State students

Dayton Daily News: Famous Wright brothers historian galvanizes Wright State students Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough conducted a master class for Wright State University history students this morning. “History isn’t just about politics and war. It also involves everything … Continue reading →

Wright State tops $150M fundraising goal

Excerpt Wright State University has surpassed the goal of its $150 million capital campaign. The school made the announcement Tuesday night at a gala at the Nutter Center that featured actor Tom Hanks, who was in town meeting with students … Continue reading →

Why Tom Hanks’ visit to Dayton is one for the history books

Excerpt The large wall calendar that hangs in the Equipment Room at Wright State University’s new Tom Hanks Center of Motion Pictures makes it obvious that Tuesday, April 19, is going to be a red letter day for the school. … Continue reading →

Creeks to be subject of project

Excerpt A $3,849 grant will be used to analyze Lytle Creek and Indian Run Creek in an effort to explain a lack of biodiversity in the two Clinton County streams. The S. Fredrick Anliot Grant was awarded to Dr. Audrey … Continue reading →

Dayton Chamber of Commerce meeting focused on the presidential debate

Wright State University President David R. Hopkins and Donna Schlagheck, professor emerita of political science, discuss the university’s plans for hosting the first presidential debate on Sept. 26. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.

Wright State University to explore baseball, jazz in Sultans of Swing conference

When you hear the word swing, do you think of baseball or jazz? This week Wright State University will host the first national conference to explore the connections: “The Sultans of Swing: 100 Years of Baseball, Jazz and Short Fiction.” … Continue reading →

Wright State’s ArtsGala breaks records

Excerpt We’ve both been to ArtsGala many times, and this time it was truly different. For the past 17 years, Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts has hosted the event to raise money for scholarships in visual arts, film, … Continue reading →

Wright State rolls out rebate on summer classes

Excerpt As part of a statewide effort toward making higher education more affordable, Wright State University is offering a summer rebate. The school is providing a 20 percent rebate on the cost of undergraduate classes this summer. The rebate will be … Continue reading →

Wright State College of Liberal Arts prepares for ArtsGala

After last year’s record-setting event, Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts is preparing for the 16th  annual ArtsGala. Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Jennie Buckwalter and several Wright State arts students joined WYSO’s Niki Dakota in … Continue reading →