Wright State Headlines
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Leadership
Bethany DeLong, associate director for enrollment and retention in the College of Health, Education and Human Services, is a mentor, innovator and tireless advocate who has shaped the experience of countless Wright State students. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Service
Kathy Warden, manager of university space and special projects, is the behind-the-scenes force who ensures Wright State’s events and spaces run seamlessly. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 President’s Award for Outstanding Performance
Accountant Elizabeth Robbins’ dedication, resourcefulness and willingness to go above and beyond have made her indispensable to her colleagues. Continue reading
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Sep 17
2025 Outstanding Unit
With a collaborative, student-first focus, the College of Health, Education and Human Services Enrollment and Retention Team has reimagined how it engages with future students and supports them on the path to graduation. Continue reading
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Fine and Performing Arts
2025 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations
Amanda Brewer, assistant director, School of Fine and Performing ArtsPart of the series: 2025 Staff President's Awards for Excellence
Assistant Director Amanda Brewer is the steady hand and welcoming presence at the heart of the School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the 2025 President’s Awards for Excellence during a ceremony on Sept. 17. Continue reading
New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season
Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading
Wright State’s motion pictures program enters new era of excellence in filmmaking
Wright State’s motion pictures program is entering an exciting new chapter, welcoming a new director, honoring a beloved former faculty member with an endowment and celebrating an alumna who earned a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Continue reading
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
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
Wright State hosts visitors from around Ohio and across the globe for NATO events
During the NATO session in Dayton, Wright State University served as a key support hub, providing meals and housing for over 300 public safety officials. Continue reading
Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series
Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading
Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger nominated for Tony for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ performance
Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, is nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading
Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the transformative power of art
The 26th annual ArtsGala was a night of “overflowing talent, overflowing brilliance, overflowing amazing artistic achievement” by Wright State’s fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
