Wright State Headlines
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Jun 20
Wright State University launches Strategic Plan 2030 to advance student success, enhance role as regional economic driver
Wright State launched a new five-year Strategic Plan that advances student success, strengthens collaborative partnerships and enhances its role as a driver of economic vitality in the region. Continue reading
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Jun 20
Pete and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students
Pete and Pam Julian included Wright State in their estate plan, creating endowed scholarships in athletics, business, nursing and fine and performing arts. Continue reading
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Jun 10
Wright State University launches new undergraduate scholarship for active-duty military
Active-duty military members, activated Guard members and reservists can pursue a bachelor’s degree at Wright State with support from the university’s new Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship. Continue reading
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Jun 9
Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for starring role in ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, received the Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical for “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading
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Jun 6
Wright State media highlights, June 1–6
Wright State made headlines this week with national and regional media coverage highlighting a historic NCAA upset, expert insight on consumer behavior, a new academic partnership in health care and an internship program preparing students for Ohio’s semiconductor industry. Continue reading
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Research
Wright State marketing professor’s new book takes the horror out of managing debt
John Dinsmore, professor of marketing at Wright State, explores how common sales tactics lead people to make costly mistakes in his new book, “The Marketing of Debt: How They Get You.” Continue reading
Wright State expands innovative PTSD study using brain stimulation therapy
Wright State faculty and student researchers are leading a cutting-edge clinical study to treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in military veterans and first responders. Continue reading
Wright State engineering seniors showcase designs and research at expo
Wright State engineering students showcased their technical expertise and creative problem-solving at the annual Senior Design Expo. Continue reading
Wright State grad student’s startup wins annual entrepreneurship competition, aims to revolutionize food industry
Wright State graduate computer science student Tharun Sai Nandigam is cooking up innovation with Kyantra, a smart management platform for kitchens, restaurants and food trucks. Continue reading
Jim Denniston appointed vice president for academic affairs and provost of Wright State University
Jim Denniston, who joined Wright State three years ago as the founding dean of the College of Health, Education and Human Services, had served as acting provost since Jan. 1, 2025. Continue reading
This future doctor means business
Wright State management major Matthew Correll brings leadership skills to medicine, following family legacy in psychiatry
When Matthew Correll graduates this May from Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business, he’ll trade business presentations for patient consultations as a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel visits Wright State, highlighting workforce development and student opportunities
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel met with President Sue Edwards and regional partners to learn how Wright State is preparing students for in-demand careers and supporting local economic growth.
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A celebration of student research at Wright State
Wright State University students are tackling real-world challenges with innovative research showcased at the Celebration of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities. Continue reading
Wright State retains Carnegie Research 2 classification
Wright State is committed to advancing impactful research and supporting doctoral education that enhances health care outcomes, promotes public well-being and enriches student learning experiences. Continue reading
Eye on engagement
Wright State Ph.D. student Liam Stalker tracks how focus shapes learning
Liam Stalker, a Ph.D. student in human factors and industrial/organizational psychology at Wright State, researches eye movement to explore its impact on focus, productivity and efficiency. Continue reading
