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
ArtsGala silent auction features stunning artwork by Wright State students
The ArtsGala silent auction offers exclusive travel and vacation packages, luxury gift baskets, fine dining certificates, top-quality wine and cigars, entertainment packages and artwork. Continue reading
Wright State shines in U.S. News graduate school rankings
U.S. News & World Report recognized Wright State’s graduate programs in medicine, engineering, computer science, public health, biology, psychology, social work, public administration and business. Continue reading
McMaster philosopher Alexander Klein to give Erik C. Banks Memorial Lecture in Philosophy at Wright State
Alexander Klein will present his lecture, “Bertrand Russell, William James and the Politics of Truth,” on April 7. Continue reading
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene authors book on Cherokees who avoided Trail of Tears
In his new book, “Their Determination to Remain,” Lance Greene explores the complexities of race and gender in the antebellum South and the real impacts of racism. Continue reading
Scholarships generated by Wright State’s ArtsGala critical for fine and performing arts students
Now in its 23rd year, ArtsGala has raised over $3.5 million in scholarship support for students in the fine and performing arts. Continue reading
Historian Deborah Dash Moore to lecture on ‘How WWII Transformed American Jews’ at Ryterband Symposium
Deborah Dash Moore, an internationally known scholar of American Judaism, will discuss the experience of Jewish Americans in the U.S. military in World War II on March 31. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre gives fresh look to classic 1960s dance musical ‘Sweet Charity’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sweet Charity” runs from March 18 to April 3 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
ArtsGala returns
Wright State University fundraiser supports scholarships for students in the fine and performing arts
ArtsGala 2022 will feature more than 450 student performers in 13 unique performances. Continue reading
Dance stance
Emerald Jazz days live on for Wright State alumna Ayauna Goodwin at Cincinnati dance company
The floor of the Wright State Nutter Center holds a special place in Ayauna Goodwin’s heart. Continue reading
Wright State history, political science faculty to discuss ‘Russia-Ukraine Crisis’ on March 8
Faculty experts in Russian and Ukrainian history, foreign policy and political science will analyze the war in Ukraine and its larger implications during a panel discussion. Continue reading
