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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Author Archives: Jim Hannah
Straight talk
Research by Wright State Ph.D. student Ashutosh Shivakumar on artificial intelligence getting attention
Ashutosh Shivakumar, who is pursuing his Ph.D. in computer science and engineering at Wright State, researches how to make computers more human-like in initiating conversations. Continue reading
Wright State’s student accountancy chapter wins top Beta Alpha Psi rating for 16th straight year
The student accountancy chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was recognized for students’ professional and community service activities. Continue reading
Going the distance
Wright State nursing alum Renee Quallen spearheads wellness and fitness for children in Clinton County
Wright State nursing grad Renee Quallen established 26th Mile Clinton County, a wellness and fitness program modeled after the Flying Pig program. Continue reading
Wright State receives Defense Department funds to acquire advanced MRI scanner
New MRI scanner will allow Wright State to expand its neuroscience research and create a neuroimaging center for cognitive technologies. Continue reading
Alumni Achievement Awards honor Wright State’s finest
This year’s honorees are Steven Bognar ’86; Steven Adams, ’87, ’89; Joey Monda ’12; Carol Graff; and James Helton ’04. Continue reading
When in need
Wright State political science student Brianna Maschinot helps the homeless at St. Vincent de Paul
Brianna Maschinot works at St. Vincent de Paul and interned with two local governments. Continue reading
Alumni say liberal arts degrees from Wright State prepared them well for the future
Their liberal arts degrees from Wright State University have helped students better communicate, better problem-solve and prepared them well for the future. Continue reading
Wright State faculty work to strengthen online courses for fall semester
Better online courses and more online offerings will greet Wright State students this fall semester thanks to the faculty’s strong response to training and their creative approaches to remote teaching. Continue reading
Collection conscious
Jane Wildermuth sees more online content, community outreach as the new head of Special Collections and Archives
Jane Wildermuth is leading the merged departments of Special Collections and Archives and Digital Initiatives and Repository Services. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Ulas Sunar wins $1.7 million grant to demonstrate novel approach for imaging and treating ovarian cancer
Ulas Sunar, director of the Biomedical Imaging Laboratory, is investigating new techniques to detect and treat small tumor nodules in ovarian cancer. Continue reading
