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
Chinese chamber donates 1,000 protective facemasks to Wright State
The protective facemasks will be provided to students, faculty and staff at Wright State. Continue reading
Wheel zeal
Wright State alum Kimiko Kidd picking up speed at an automotive magazine
She has degrees in environmental sciences and sociology from Wright State but works as an editor for an automotive magazine. Continue reading
Life after pandemic
Wright State researcher Corey Seemiller gauges the potential impact of the coronavirus on Generation Z
Corey Seemiller, associate professor of leadership studies in education and organizations, examines the potential political, economic, psychological, sociological and social impacts of the coronavirus on young people. Continue reading
Two Wright State grads play key role in international study of Arctic Ocean
The research was largely based on a scientific cruise from Alaska to the North Pole in 2015 that included Wright State alumna Alison Agather and Katlin Bowman. Continue reading
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State’s class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones’
Tom Hanks delivered a personal video message that was played during a virtual ceremony for students graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Schoolmates
Married couple Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy prepare for nursing and Air Force careers with degrees from Wright State
They walked down the aisle together and now Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy will pursue careers in nursing and military analysis with degrees from Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State student Miannah Lawrence wins mask-making contest
The Department of Art and Art History held a mask-making contest for art majors and students taking art classes. Continue reading
Graduating African, African American students to be recognized virtually with Kente Stoles, certificates
After the annual Kente Stole ceremony was canceled, the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center found an alternative means to honor graduating students. Continue reading
Virtual career fair for educators to be held May 4-12
Wright State students and alumni can submit their resumes for Pre-K through 12 teaching and other professional opportunities. Continue reading
More than 2,100 Wright State students complete requirements for graduation as class of 2020
While graduating students have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, Wright State will recognize their many achievements as they have completed their degree requirements. Continue reading
