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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Lake Campus
Wright State University announces $150 million fundraising campaign featuring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks
Rise.Shine. The Campaign for Wright State University promises to expand scholarships, attract more top-flight faculty and support construction of state-of-the-art facilities. Continue reading
Martial plan
Lake Campus black belt Giovanna Follo teaching self-defense classes
In addition to teaching sociology at Wright State’s Lake Campus, Giovanna Follo, a third-degree black belt, offers self-defense classes for students. Continue reading
German guide
Wright State’s Dane Thor Daniel among U.S. research ambassadors for universities in Germany
Lake Campus history professor Dane Thor Daniel selected by Germany’s national academic agency to serve as a research ambassador for universities in Germany. Continue reading
Staff, units recognized for excellence
Staff are recognized for excellence in areas such as leadership, human relations, service, collaboration and innovation. Continue reading
Enrollment indicators show Wright State serving more Ohioans, becoming more global campus
Enrollment overall — 17,356 students — has increased 1 percent at Wright State compared to the same time last year. Continue reading
Faculty recognized for excellence in classroom, research
Wright State honors faculty for excellent work in the classroom, research, community engagement, professional service and early career achievement. Continue reading
Growing season
Lake Campus garden shares its bounty with the community
Overseen by a team of volunteers, the Lake Campus community garden produces thousands of pounds of donated food and helps connect students to the Mercer County community. Continue reading
Economic development, aerospace, immigration highlight Wright State’s annual Regional Summit
Business leaders, educators, government officials and others discussed developing initiatives in workforce development and globalization during Wright State’s annual Regional Summit. Continue reading
Workforce development, globalization to highlight Wright State University’s Regional Summit on Aug. 15
Annual Regional Summit is expected to draw business leaders, educators, government officials and others to the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State launches mobile app
App available now at Google Play and Apple App stores
Wright State University has launched a mobile application that enables students on the go to check their class schedule and grades, make payments and learn about campus events. Continue reading
