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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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Researchers are seeking control subjects for study on genes that cause bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
This part of the study seeks African-Americans age 18 or older who do not have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. Continue reading
Wright State Physicians Family Medicine offers educational session about self-control
Paul Hershberger, a clinical health psychologist, will lead a discussion about self-control, an important resource associated with success in many life endeavors. Continue reading
Wright State, Clark State renew agreement on student Gateway Program
The agreement is designed to provide a path to bachelor’s degree programs for students at Clark State Community College. Continue reading
‘Pivotal Tuesdays’ seen as important resource for presidential debate watchers at Wright State
“Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the 20th Century” is this year’s Common Text and will be distributed to students this summer during Orientation. Continue reading
Fit for a king: Perci Pietro
Wright State alum and Persian Prince Perci Pietro flourishing in the luxury real estate and business market
Perci Piétro, a 1996 Wright State graduate, is a real estate entrepreneur in Miami and a descendent of the Qajar Dynasty, which once ruled Persia. Continue reading
Rare earth
Wright State anthropology students uncover artifacts from Revolutionary War battlefield
The dig is part of a program created by assistant professor Lance Greene to investigate the archaeology and history of Shawnee settlements in Ohio. Continue reading
Theater theory
Wright State improv students use acting skills to give incoming freshmen glimpse of college life
Theatre students will perform sketches challenging situations incoming students may face during the Raider Academy residential summer program. Continue reading
Business driven
High school juniors and seniors learned what it’s like to work in the field of business during a residential camp hosted by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business. Continue reading
Wright State history professor talks about history of beards on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’
Christopher Oldstone-Moore, senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of History, discussed trends in facial hair during a story on beards that aired June 19 on “CBS Sunday Morning.” Watch the story, “Letting one’s hair WAY down.”
Wright State honored for its work on disability access and inclusion
The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity honors Wright State as a national leader of services for students with disabilities. Continue reading
