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
Curtain rises on national musical theatre winner at Wright State
Gretchen Shope, a first-year musical theatre major at Wright State, won the prestigious 2024 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens new season with Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’
Wright State University Theatre opens its 2024–25 season with the thought-provoking drama “Our Town” from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
New collaboration to benefit Wright State visual arts students, Dayton Society of Artists
Wright State University visual arts students will receive guidance and experience from local professional artists thanks to a new collaboration with the Dayton Society of Artists. Continue reading
‘South Pacific’ brings Wright State, Dayton Performing Arts Alliance together in new collaboration
Wright State acting and musical theatre students will perform with the Dayton Opera and the Dayton Philharmonic in “South Pacific” at the Schuster Center Sept. 21-22. Continue reading
Wright State fine art students find inspiration in prestigious summer art programs
Works created by Wright State students Taylor Hurte and Maris Brewer during art residency programs are on display in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
‘Our Town,’ ‘Carrie,’ ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ highlight Wright State Theatre’s 2024–25 season
Wright State University Theatre will present a season of thoughtful drama, riotous comedy, and classic and contemporary musicals during the 2024–2025 academic year. Continue reading
Wright State Stein Galleries presenting two photo exhibitions through Nov. 2
Wright State’s Stein Galleries opens the fall semester with photography exhibitions exploring storytelling and elementary schools in Toledo. Continue reading
Pushing the envelope
Downtown Dayton gallery connects Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty with opportunities to showcase their talents
Wright State University fine arts alumni and faculty collaborate through the Dutoit Gallery, a co-op art gallery. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton Daily News as among region’s best in 2023–24
The Dayton Daily News named Wright State Theatre’s productions of “A Doll’s House,” “A Doll’s House, Part 2,” and “Cabaret” as the best area university productions in the 2023–24 season. Continue reading
Wright State grad Nicole Riegel to give talk after screening her new film at The Neon
Wright State motion pictures alum Nicole Riegel will participate in a Q&A following a screening of her new film, “Dandelion,” at The Neon on July 19. Continue reading
