Wright State Headlines
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Jun 26
Joe Gruenberg’s 40-Year support for Wright State celebrated with Honorary Alumnus Award
Forty years after helping build the first on-campus housing at Wright State, Joe Gruenberg continues to support the university. Continue reading
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Jun 25
Wright State’s elementary education program earns A+ rating for math teacher training
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Continue reading
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Jun 24
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
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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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Giving
R. Scott Rash named president and CEO of the Wright State University Foundation
R. Scott Rash will join the Wright State University Foundation as president and CEO on Sept. 30. Continue reading
Two students elected to Wright State Foundation Board of Trustees
Sonja Wolf is a 2018 business graduate who is now pursuing her MBA and Aaron Brautigam is a junior human resources management major. Continue reading
Physics phenom
2019 Wright State grad Carissa Myers is off to earn her Ph.D. in physics with prestigious National Science Foundation award
Carissa Myers, who graduated in May, discovered her passion for physics as a student at Wright State. Continue reading
Bill Bigham named interim vice president for advancement
Rebecca Cole, vice president for advancement and president of the Wright State University Foundation, will retire after a highly successful career on July 1. Continue reading
Six incoming engineering students awarded Reynolds and Reynolds Leadership Scholarships as part of a multiyear gift supporting student success at Wright State
The program provides each student with a $10,000 award payable throughout the four years of their academic program. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
13 projects selected for the inaugural cycle of Students First funding
The Students First Fund supports projects that promote student success, community engagement and leadership development. Continue reading
A vision of love and community
In the 13-year history of the African American Alumni Society’s scholarship program, countless black students’ lives have been enriched through education and community
Wright State alumni collaborated with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to establish the African American Alumni Society scholarship. Continue reading
Opening the doors of opportunity
Retired Wright State professor Pierre Horn establishes a scholarship for students studying French
Pierre Horn, who taught at Wright State for 24 years, hopes his scholarship will encourage students to study French and travel to France or Quebec to improve their speaking ability. Continue reading
Stage set for annual ArtsGala at Wright State
The annual ArtsGala, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, raises scholarship funds for Wright State’s outstanding fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Medical school to hold 14th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Global Food Tasting
The May 2 event will raise funds for medical students participating in the Boonshoft School of Medicine International Education Program. Continue reading
