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
Wright State to host discussion on the impeachment process
Wright State faculty experts will discuss the facts, misconceptions and implications of a presidential impeachment on Oct. 17. Continue reading
‘(H)OURS’ to be performed by Wright State theatre studies students
Wright State theatre studies students will perform “(H)OURS,” a mix of music, poetry and the spoken work, Oct. 18–20 in the Herbst Theatre. Continue reading
Wright State offering Career Advancement Skills Certificates to students, outside employees
Certificate programs offered by the College of Liberal Arts provide students with career advancement skills such as communications, problem solving and critical thinking. Continue reading
Béla John Bognár, professor emeritus of social work, passes away at 88
Béla John Bognár founded a scholarship fund that has provided support for 255 Hungarian students. Continue reading
TEDxDayton 2019 has strong Wright State flavor
At least seven people with connections to Wright State University will be among the 17 speakers at TEDxDayton on Oct. 11. Continue reading
Guest speaker to examine America and the Palestinians
Khaled Elgindy, author of “Blind Spot: Americans and Palestinians from Balfour to Trump,” will give a talk as part of the Middle East and Islamic Studies Lecture Series on Oct. 3. Continue reading
Battle tested
Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success
Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ opens Wright State Theatre’s 2019–20 season
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher” runs Sept. 26 to Oct. 6 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement
Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Wright State’s 2019-20 Theatre and Dance season: where Broadway begins
Wright State University’s 2019-20 Theatre and Dance Season is sure to bring applause. Continue reading
