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Gov. DeWine reappoints Board Treasurer Beth Ferris and names student Ella Vaught to Wright State Board of Trustees

Beth Ferris received a six-year term on the Wright State University Board of Trustees and Ella Vaught, a sophomore marketing major, received a two-year term. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From classroom to community: Christopher Moyer receives Wright State Volunteer Service Award 

Christopher Moyer received the 2025 Tony Alexander Volunteer Service Award in recognition of his involvement in the Wright State Alumni Association. Continue reading