Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Wright State microbiology alum Mark Espy helps develop test for coronavirus
Mark Espy, who earned a master’s degree in microbiology from Wright State, is a clinical researcher at the Mayo Clinic. Continue reading
Trophy case
Lake Campus helps Esteban Benitez springboard to success in product design
After earning a bachelor’s degree from the Wright State Lake Campus, Esteban Benitez is now pursuing a master’s degree in instructional design while also teaching two courses. Continue reading
Mask appeal
Wright State Theatre Program faculty and students make masks for first responders and health care workers
Carly Kimmins, costume shop manager, and a team of theatre design and technology students have made and distributed about 900 cloth masks. Continue reading
Flight path
Wright State alum Adam White directs historical aviation documentary airing nationally on PBS
Wright State motion pictures grad Adam White produces five-part documentary series on aircraft restoration. Continue reading
Nearly 1,400 households throng to Wright State for mass food distribution by The Foodbank
A mass food distribution at the Wright State University Nutter Center for those in need drew nearly 1,400 households, with traffic choking nearby roadways. Continue reading
Skeleton crew
Wright State faculty member Amelia Hubbard transforms her forensic field exercise into a virtual experience
A forensic simulation exercise allows students to practice what they have learned in course taught by Amelia Hubbard, associate professor of anthropology. Continue reading
Tower power
Social work major Rebekah Wyse calls study abroad trip to France experience of a lifetime
Rebekah Wyse decided to major in social work at Wright State so she could help others. Continue reading
Air force
Wright State student Rachael Nida named cadet commander for 2020 encampment of Massachusetts Civil Air Patrol
As cadet commander, Rachael Nida, an organizational leadership major at Wright State, will be responsible for all cadet side operations during the encampment in August. Continue reading
Wright State loans out laptops, smartphones for remote learning to Wright State, Sinclair students
Hundreds of used laptops, cameras and smartphones are in the hands of students from Wright State and Sinclair Community College thanks to a Wright State initiative. Continue reading
Online feature of Wright State’s industrial and systems engineering degree expected to boost enrollment
Students will be able to complete the final two years of the bachelor’s degree program in industrial and systems engineering completely online. Continue reading
