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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Faculty & Staff
Post-election virtual discussion planned for Nov. 4
Wright State community members can discuss their thoughts and feelings about the presidential election virtually on Nov 4. Continue reading
Raidersgiving will offer to-go meals this Thanksgiving
Students, staff, faculty and alumni can request up to four Thanksgiving meals, which will ready for pick up on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Continue reading
Wright Day to Give shatters fundraising records
Annual giving day raises more than $205,000 to help Wright State students
25% of the gifts on the Wright Day to Give were directed to student emergency funds within the colleges, the Deedrick Student Support Fund or the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
Wright State Guardian and Newsroom staff honored in Ohio journalism contest
The Wright State Guardian Media Group was named the Best Daily College Newspaper in Ohio and staff members in the Offices of Communications and Marketing received three awards in the contest. Continue reading
Center for Teaching and Learning wins praise from Faculty Senate for help with remote teaching
Faculty Senate formally praises the Center for Teaching and Learning for providing training and programming during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Erica Taylor named assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at Boonshoft School of Medicine
Erica Taylor transitions to the role from her position as the pediatrics clerkship director at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine pediatrics chair to receive lifetime achievement award
John Duby, chair of the Department of Pediatrics, is the recipient of the 2020 C. Anderson Aldrich Award for lifetime achievement in developmental-behavioral pediatrics from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Continue reading
Racial Equity Task Force among Wright State initiatives to make anti-racism and inclusion a university priority
A grassroots coalition of students, faculty, staff and alumni is working on an initiative to confront racism and make anti-racist work a priority for the entire university community. Continue reading
Online inclusive excellence forum planned for Oct. 12
Wright State students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in an online forum on inclusive excellence and racial inequality on campus, in the region and nationally. Continue reading
Remote control
How Wright State faculty, staff, and students have adjusted to remote delivery of classes
After CaTS and CTL created a roadmap for online learning, faculty members used their creative instincts to continue offering students a quality education remotely. Continue reading
