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: October 2018
More online courses, a health-focused college and stronger military partnerships proposed in Wright State’s strategic plan
More online courses, a health-focused college and stronger military partnerships proposed in Wright State’s strategic plan Continue reading
Raider reach
Students at Fulton Elementary School in Springfield got a chance to shoot, dribble and pass with the Wright State University men’s basketball team. Continue reading
Costume craze
Elizabeth Bourgeois and her Wright State team win prestigious HighBall Halloween fashion competition
Elizabeth Bourgeois, assistant professor of costume design, worked with a team of Wright State students and alums to create the winning costume. Continue reading
Raider Open House
High school and transfer students invited to experience Wright State Nov. 3
Raider Open House on Saturday, Nov. 3, gives prospective undergraduate students, transfer students and their families a glimpse of all that Wright State University has to offer. Continue reading
Getting physical
Wright State professor Karen Wonders spreads gospel of exercise for cancer patients
Karen Wonders, director of the Wright State Sports Science Program, founded the Maple Tree Cancer Alliance, which provides exercise, nutritional guidance and fellowship to people battling cancer. Continue reading
Home sweet health
Wright State nursing student studying to create her “American dream” in health care
Wright State nursing student Rosa Aguilar wants to provide care in the Hispanic community within the greater Dayton area. Continue reading
Wright State social work professor wins best empirical article in social work journal
James Carter, associate professor of social work, was honored by the Journal of Social Work and Education for his research paper on student debt. Continue reading
Health care collaboration event on Nov. 4 expected to draw students, faculty from Wright State
Students and faculty members from health and related fields will work together during an exercise aimed at building interdisciplinary awareness and skills. Continue reading
Good business
The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business hosted guidance counselors from 15 high schools from around Raider Country. Continue reading
Wright State engineering professor Amir Farajian wins $91,000 defense grant for equipment in nanomaterials research
The College of Engineering and Computer Science will use the award to acquire equipment to study atom-thin sheets of carbon for materials that could be used in electronics and aircraft. Continue reading
