Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 6
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
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Jun 5
Wright State launches AI-focused summer camp for high school, incoming college students
High school students and incoming college students can learn about AI through hands-on projects and collaborative learning during an AI Summer Camp offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Green scene
Wright State grad student Cori Lohstroh helps secure a federal grant to advance environmentally friendly weed-killing technology
Cori Lohstroh, who is pursuing a master’s degree in rhetoric and writing from Wright State, combines her passions for the environment and writing. Continue reading
Wright State, WYSO collaborate on live Halloween broadcast of ‘War of the Worlds’
Wright State students will perform an updated broadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds” on Halloween night on WYSO Public Radio. Continue reading
Write angle
Biology and English students learn environmental storytelling in a new Eco-Narratives course
In an English and biological sciences course, students use storytelling to discuss extinctions, mutations, invasions and other environmental phenomena. Continue reading
Wright State faculty member Daniel Warshawsky says Nobel Prize validates work of World Food Programme
Warshawsky said the pandemic has resulted in the rise in global poverty and food insecurity. Continue reading
Wright State to hold virtual commencement ceremony for spring graduates Oct. 24
The virtual ceremony will celebrate Dayton Campus spring 2020 graduates and Lake Campus summer 2019 through spring 2020 graduates. Continue reading
Jennifer Ware and Ashley Hall win Regional Emmy award for PBS children’s science show
Jennifer Ware and Ashley Hall, co-directors of Wright State University’s New Media Incubator, were honored for their work ThinkTV children’s science show “Speakers and Beakers.” Continue reading
Debate trait
Wright State student Austin Lucous featured on a national presidential debate panel of voters on PBS
Austin Lucous, who majors in political science at Wright State, was selected to participate in a series of presidential debate panels of voters in swing states. Continue reading
Symphony of sound
The Wright State University Chamber String Orchestra performed publicly for the first time this academic year during a special performance in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wright Day to Give shatters fundraising records
Annual giving day raises more than $205,000 to help Wright State students
25% of the gifts on the Wright Day to Give were directed to student emergency funds within the colleges, the Deedrick Student Support Fund or the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts to present virtual internship events
The COLA Internship Partners Expo Virtual Spotlights highlight internship partners and opportunities to students and faculty. Continue reading
