Presidential Scholars
Meet the Scholars
Barrett Akerman
Year: Second-year
Major: Mechanical Engineering
High School: Beavercreek High School
Hometown, State: Beavercreek, Ohio
The thing I love the most about Wright State is that all the staff here work to help you reach your goals as best they can.
Rafaella Couto
Year: First-year
Major: Nursing
High School: Kettering Fairmont High School
Hometown, State: Kettering, Ohio
Wright State University provides immense opportunities, upholds a great community, and has an amazing staff. I look forward to my academic journey here at Wright State.
Chloe Detty
Year: First-year
Major: Biological Sciences
High School: Unioto High School
Hometown, State: Chillicothe, Ohio
I chose Wright State because of the vast amount of opportunities and resources available on campus. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and making connections!
Lauren Johnson
Year: Second-year
Major: Accountancy and Finance dual major
High School: Milton-Union High School
Hometown, State: Troy, Ohio
Wright State has given me many opportunities to be involved and make connections. I have enjoyed meeting new people and making new friends.
Jeremiah Jones
Year: Second-year
Major: Vocal Performance
High School: Stivers
Hometown, State: Dayton, Ohio
What I admire most about Wright State is the welcoming atmosphere from all faculty including maintenance and campus police. Having such a space makes exploring the college and what it has to offer a lot less intimidating for the school’s freshman.
Joi Jones
Year: First-year
Major: Business (Entrepreneurship)
High School: Trotwood Madison High School
Hometown, State: Dayton, Ohio
I chose Wright State University because it offers a strong program in business, which aligns perfectly with my interest in Entrepreneurship and my career as a future Interior Designer. My family also went to Wright State because it's been a tradition for generations, and we've all valued the excellent education and community it provides.
Tanner Killen
Year: Second-year
Major: Biological Sciences
High School: Bellbrook High School
Hometown, State: Wilmington, OH
I love Wright State because even though it is a large school, it still feels like a small community.
Landon Shackleford
Year: Second-year
Major: Biological Sciences
High School: Unioto High School
Hometown, State: Chillicothe, Ohio
I chose Wright State because they were there for me academically and financially and continue to be.
Mylee Sturkey
Year: First-year
Major: Crime & Justice Studies
High school: Steele Canyon High School
Hometown, State: San Diego, California
I love Wright State because of the welcoming students, staff, and community the school has and the opportunities I can get here.
Ella Vaught
Year: First-year
Major: Marketing
High School: Xenia High School
Hometown, State: Xenia, Ohio
I chose Wright State because of the small class sizes, amazing opportunities, and great experiences.
