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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Around Campus
Better-trained scientists will result from Wright State’s agreement with EPA
Wright State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development, enhancing their cooperative relationship. Continue reading
Baseball holds First Pitch Banquet
…current Cleveland Indians pitcher and former Wright State Raider great Joe Smith delivered the keynote speech…. Continue reading
Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina to speak at Wright State University
The man who led military relief efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, was once called a John Wayne dude who gets stuff done, and is now on a mission to prepare America for future disasters will speak at Wright … Continue reading
Wright State to host 2nd Science Olympiad invitational
102 teams will compete in this tournament compared to 76 teams last year. Continue reading
Wright State hosts government officials from Iraq
The delegation is touring the United States to study government transparency. Continue reading
Back in the black: Blackout cancer game Friday
The Blackout game will have special meaning this year as it has been scheduled to coincide with the National Association of Basketball Coaches Suits and Sneakers Weekend. Continue reading
Reality TV show could make Wright State students’ dreams come true
If you could become anything you wanted to be, what would you choose? Would you become a ballerina, or a ladies’ man? Continue reading
Honors Institute dives into “Earth’s Oceans”
The man who discovered the wreck of the RMS Titanic, which struck an iceberg and sank during its maiden trans-Atlantic voyage in 1912, will be the featured speaker at the Wright State University 2012 Honors Institute. Continue reading
Raiders ready to ring in the Year of the Dragon
In many Asian cultures, the dragon is a symbol of success, royalty, happiness and good luck. In China, the dragon represents the emperor and the country itself. Continue reading
Chairman named for new neurology department
((Excerpt)) DAYTON — Capping a two-year search, Dr. Kenneth J. Gaines on May 1 becomes chair of the new neurology department at Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. The medical school and Premier Health Partners, who are partnering on … Continue reading
