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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Offices
Set up for success
Wright State paved the way for two-time alumna Nicole Cantrell
Alumna Nicole Cantrell, who works in the contracting career field at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, often returns to Wright State to participate in career fairs and speaker events. Continue reading
Wright State partners with Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards
Wright State is now the title sponsor of the Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards and will begin offering scholarships to students who participate in the program. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Linda Black-Kurek ’78 will serve as the foundation's board chair
The Wright State University Foundation has appointed six new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2023. Continue reading
Forward thinking
Wright State marketing graduate Zach Strauss's Grey Matter earns national acclaim
Wright State graduate Zach Strauss’s marketing firm Grey Matter has been recognized as one of the fast-growing companies in the Midwest. Continue reading
Engineering avenues
Gary Neal Jr., a senior mechanical engineering major and student leader at Wright State, had a transformative experience during an internship with GE Aerospace. Continue reading
Deep roots
Wright State alumna Brooke Solomito provides Madison Township residents with food they love and service they crave
Brooke Solomito uses skills she learned as an organizational leadership student at Wright State to run a successful hot dog stand in Butler County. Continue reading
Wright State theatre graduate Brian Crowe named artistic director of leading Shakespeare company
Brian B. Crowe, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Directing and Acting at Wright State, was named the next artistic director of the acclaimed Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey. Continue reading
Filling the gap
Wright State University grounds crew has been prepping athletic fields for Horizon League and OHSAA tournaments
Wright State is prepared to host the 2023 Horizon League Championship and the Ohio High School Athletic Association softball regional tournament May 24–27. Continue reading
Four Wright State students receive State Department scholarships to study abroad
Wright State students who received Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships will study in Spain, Japan, Uruguay and France. Continue reading
Contemporary cupping
Coffee business is a ‘dream come true’ for Wright State alumna
Two-time Wright State graduate Mindy Hoffbauer partnered with her son to open ContempoRoast coffee shop in Centerville. Continue reading
