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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Wright State athletics sees a record increase in youth basketball and soccer camp participation
Wright State University youth athletic camps are seeing a huge increase in participants this year. Continue reading
Go big and go home
Wright State University alumna has navigated a military career on one of the Air Force’s largest and most historic planes
Elizabeth Bergh, a captain in the Air Force and a Wright State alum, is stationed at Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota and works as an instructor radar navigator on the B-52 Stratofortress. Continue reading
Reaching new heights
Wrights State students use indoor climbing wall to prepare for exciting outdoor adventures
What started as two Wright State students wanting to try something new has blossomed into almost two dozen Raiders training several days per week and traveling the country for thrills and adventures. Continue reading
Keep climbing
Wright State alumnus’ Air Force ROTC experience prepared him to excite and inspire
For the past two years, Maj. Jake “Primo” Impellizzeri has performed dangerous and gravity-defying maneuvers in over 80 airshows per year as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Continue reading
Students in Field School in Archaeology excavate campus woods hope to find evidence of Wright State’s past
Wright State’s Field School in Archaeology hopes to scrape the surface to learn more about the people who lived in the woods before the university was built. Continue reading
Area Latino students strengthen STEM skills and learn about college at two Wright State camps
Wright State University welcomed dozens of Latino middle school and high school students from around Raider Country for two week-long camps to learn about STEM and what Wright State can offer them. Continue reading
Wright State helps connect area veterans to support services during annual Vets Moving Forward event
Military veterans and their families were able to connect with employers and service organizations at the Vets Moving Forward event at Wright State University. Continue reading
Sample suds
Wright State craft beer festival attracts local brewers and alumni
The first-ever May Daze Craft Beer Fest at Wright State University offered 45 different beers to sample from 14 local breweries. Continue reading
Boots on the ground
Wright State welcomes veterans and first responders spreading the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring fallen heroes
For the third consecutive year, Wright State welcomed Carry the Load hikers who are honoring first responders and military personnel who have died in the line of duty. Continue reading
Wright State trip leaders spring to action to save a life at Yellowstone National Park
During a visit to the natural hot springs at Yellowstone National Park, Wright State students Hannah Mesa and Silas Hoam rescued a woman who was having a seizure. Continue reading
