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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Liberal Arts
What a difference a day makes
First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give
One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading
Fueling the workforce in Raider Country and beyond
Wright State’s major impact on the region through the creativity, entrepreneurship, experience, and innovation of our grads
Delve into the direct economic impact Wright State graduates have in the region and the top companies that employ them. Continue reading
Energizing entrepreneurs
Wright State helps position aspiring entrepreneurs for success
Meet several alumni and students making their mark as successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens the 2022-23 season with Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery “The Mousetrap” runs in the Creative Arts Center’s Festival Playhouse from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus, composer Steven Winteregg wins third place in American Prize competition
Steven Winteregg was honored for his composition “The City,” which was recorded by trumpet player Daniel Zehringer, chair of the Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts. Continue reading
Wright State faculty members teaching at internationally renowned summer arts camp
Wright State School of Fine and Performing Arts faculty members Christopher Chaffee and Matthew Benjamin teach at the world-renowned Interlochen Arts Camp. Continue reading
Wright State alumni open ‘old-school’ sandwich shop in Dayton’s Fire Blocks
Wright State alumni Justin Simmons and Kathleen Roll opened Tony and Pete’s Grocery and Coldcuts in honor of their dads for whom the shop is named. Continue reading
Studying society cup by cup
Graduate student Bethany Lamb explores people and history through the study of ceramic cups
As a student in Wright State’s Master of Humanities Program, Bethany Lamb produced her own ceramic cups for an exhibition in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Wright State music grad wins position in prestigious Army band
William Kan, a Wright State music performance graduate, earned a position as a percussionist in the prestigious U.S. Army band Pershing’s Own. Continue reading
New school structure will facilitate interdisciplinary learning and teaching in College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts has reorganized into the schools of Fine and Performing Arts, Humanities and Cultural Studies, and Social Sciences and International Studies. Continue reading
