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
Wright State piano student David Chi-Tou Lao takes top honor in two statewide piano competitions
David Chi-Tou Lao, a piano performance major in the School of Music, bested competitors from a total of 11 universities and conservatories in the state competitions. Continue reading
Geographic Information Science certificate is gateway to multitude of different careers
GIS students will be able to apply state-of-the-art technology to collect and analyze spatial data to help spot patterns and trends. Continue reading
Center for Teaching and Learning shifts into high gear on instruction for remote teaching
The Center for Teaching and Learning offers Wright State faculty members high-quality remote, hybrid or online teaching using best practices and preparedness. Continue reading
Compassion passion
May 2020 Wright State grad Aubri Pritchett headed to medical school at NYU
Aubri Pritchett, who graduated on May 2 with bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences and Spanish, will begin pursuing a medical degree in the fall. Continue reading
Ska writer
Wright State English lecturer Bobby Rubin pens the lyrics to a hit song in the United Kingdom
Bobby Rubin, a senior lecturer of English, writes lyrics for musicians and bands, including the ska band The Skapones. Continue reading
Wright State biologist Labib Rouhana receives grant renewal that prepares students for biomedical research
The research project identifies genes with conserved functions in human reproduction and offers promise for breakthroughs in infertility. Continue reading
News value
Wright State communication students land stories in the Dayton Daily News
Communication students wrote articles highlighting people and their endeavors in the Dayton community for a collection called “Our Stories.” Continue reading
Game changer
Video gaming channel helps computer engineering students stay connected during coronavirus
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering uses Discord to help students and faculty stay engaged while learning from home. Continue reading
Northern exposure
Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford thrilled with engineering internship in Sweden
When Wright State mechanical engineering student Jack Stafford went to work during the fall 2019 semester, just a short distance away was the Nobel Prize Museum. Continue reading
Class act
Wright State education alumna Ali England flourishing in her teaching career
Ali England, who has two education degrees from Wright State, landed her first teaching job within a week of graduation in 2019. Continue reading
