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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Fine and Performing Arts
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
Wright State students to soar on wings of a jade butterfly at ArtsGala
One of the premier local arts events, ArtsGala showcases the talent of students in Wright State’s art, dance, music, motion pictures and theatre programs while raising money for scholarships. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’
Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Student art takes center stage at Wright State’s ArtsGala Auction
Artwork by two Wright State fine arts students will be up for auction at ArtsGala on April 5 to help raise funds for scholarships for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Theatre alum invited to write new musical for Wright State fine and performing arts students
The School of Fine and Performing Arts invited alum Ronvé O’Daniel to create an original musical that current Wright State theatre students will perform in 2026. Continue reading
