Presidential Scholars
Meet the Scholars
Barrett Akerman
Year: First-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.
Lauren Johnson
Year: First-year
Major: Accountancy
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: First-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.
Tanner Killen
Year: First-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: First-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.
