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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Offices
Wright State alum’s passion for technology leads to Outstanding Alumnus Award
Michael Bennett gives back to Wright State by overseeing Booz Allen Hamilton’s corporate sponsorship with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
Clermont County health commissioner Julianne Nesbit honored with 2025 Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumna Award
Wright State alum Julianne Nesbit’s career reflects a dedication to fostering healthier communities and a sustainable public health infrastructure. Continue reading
12 local students win full-tuition scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
Wright State University, a proud sponsor of the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students at the STEM Challenge event. Continue reading
Students can win scholarships to Wright State at Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge on March 16
Wright State University will award full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students who participate in the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 16 in Wright State’s Student Union. Continue reading
Wright State business graduate serving in diplomatic post-Gulf War humanitarian mission
Wright State alum Iskandar Atajanow serves on a commission that seeks to repatriate remains of Iraqis and Kuwaitis missing during the Gulf War. Continue reading
Wright State alum Brittany Shyne wins top documentary prize at Sundance Film Festival
Brittany Shyne, a Wright State motion pictures alum, won the prestigious U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival for her debut film, “Seeds.” Continue reading
Wright State’s spring Career Fair and new Career Hub are perfect fit for students and employers
Hundreds of students and alumni connected with potential employers and explored career and internship opportunities at Wright State University’s Spring Career and Internship Fair. Continue reading
Wright State’s Homecoming shines bright ‘Under the Stars’
Wright State University’s Homecoming events transported alumni, students, faculty and staff to the great outdoors with its “Under the Stars, Every Star Tells a Story” theme. Continue reading
New Career Hub offers centralized professional services for Wright State students and alumni
Wright State University students and alumni can now receive career advice, prepare for interviews, meet with potential employers and get free headshots at the Career Hub, a one-of-a-kind, centralized space in the Student Union. Continue reading
Wright State’s Health Professions Day offers a healthy dose of career opportunities
Wright State’s annual Health Professions Day on Feb. 17 offers high school and college students the chance to learn about academic and career paths in health care. Continue reading
