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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Alumni
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
Hard work pays off
Wright State basketball great Eddie Crowe receives big honor from his hometown
Carlisle High School named its basketball gym in honor of Wright State Wall of Fame basketball player Eddie Crowe. Continue reading
Prime time
Wright State business alumna and award winner Beth Graves at the helm of Prime Controls
Raj Soin College of Business graduate Beth Graves leads a local manufacturing company founded by her father. Continue reading
Late Wright State faculty member Gail Moddeman recognized as part of Year of the Nurse Educator
Gail Moddeman was the first nurse to have a joint faculty appointment between Wright State University and Miami Valley Hospital. Continue reading
Finding sanctuary
Wright State alumna Rishan Habte serves as a program officer at a major refugee resettlement agency
Wright State English alumna Rishan Habte is a program officer for economic empowerment at Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services. Continue reading
Wright State forges partnership with alumni-rich Infinity Labs in building research and development center of excellence in Dayton
Wright State’s partnership with Infinity Labs will speed the transfer of technology from academia to industry, provide experience for students and boost economic development. Continue reading
Neuroscience minded
Lake Campus nursing alumna Kayle Heckler finds inspiration in treating stroke patients
In addition to her successful nursing career, Kayle Heckler teaches the critical care nursing course at Lake Campus. Continue reading
Direct authority
Shaun Patrick Tubbs turns a ‘short’ stay at Wright State into an acting and directing career
Acting alumnus Shaun Patrick Tubbs is the visiting guest director of Wright State Theatre’s production of “Sweat,” which runs from Feb. 10-20 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Data driven
Graduate engineering student and data intern Kaitlyn Ellison was awarded the prestigious Cacioppo Scholarship
Interning with a defense contractor, graduate industrial and human factors engineering student Kaitlyn Ellison digs up elusive data and makes it understandable. Continue reading
