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 donates nearly $5K for Christmas toys to area families
The Wright State community gave more in 2012 to needy kids in Montgomery and Greene counties than in 2011… Continue reading
WSU med student mentors refugees
((Excerpt)) Now in his second year of medical school at Wright State University, T.J. Klein of Dayton has an extremely busy schedule. Having always had an interest in humanitarian causes, however, Klein was looking into doing some volunteer work when … Continue reading
Madrigal Dinners at Wright State mark 30-year milestone
((Excerpt)) For many people in our region, the holiday season really begins with a Madrigal Dinner at Wright State University. The special celebration — a festive kind of dinner theater in which entertainment and choral music from the past are … Continue reading
Procter & Gamble partners with Wright State for internships
((Excerpt)) Cincinnati-based consumer products company Procter & Gamble will partner with Wright State University to offer internships to students with disabilities, according to university officials. The move will establish a direct connection between Wright State and P&G that could expand … Continue reading
Russians visit Wright State to learn about university-industry partnerships
Wright State will host a group of Russian educators this week who have come to the United States to examine the development of university-industry partnerships… Continue reading
Ohio grants will fund college internships
((Excerpt)) In total, 10 colleges and 13 public or private universities will receive grants, which require matching funds from employers. The University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Wright State University will receive the highest amounts, at $1.8 million, $1.5 … Continue reading
Wright State to award posthumous degree to former student
((Excerpt)) Wright State University today will recognize a “courageous” young woman who for three years pursued a bachelor’s degree even as a neurological disease rendered her deaf, legally blind and bound to a wheelchair. When Samantha Laux is honored at … Continue reading
Breakthrough gene therapy at WSU
((Excerpt)) FAIRBORN, Ohio (WDTN) – A local researcher helps find a cure for a rare disease. Gene therapy is the key that unlocked treatment for a disorder that attacks the pancreas at a laboratory at Wright State University. Dr. Kate … Continue reading
$11M could create internships/co-ops for 3,500 Ohio students
((Excerpt)) In total, 10 colleges and 13 public or private universities will receive grants, which require matching funds from employers. The University of Cincinnati, Ohio State University and Wright State University will receive the highest amounts, at $1.8 million, $1.5 … Continue reading
Wright State part of effort to upgrade fiber optic network
((Excerpt)) Wright State University is expected to take part in a statewide video conference that kicks off a massive speed upgrade to the fiber optic Internet system linking Ohio’s higher education and research centers. On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich … Continue reading
