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
A champion for students
Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, leads the charge in focusing on student success
For President Sue Edwards, turning around Wright State ties back to three pressing priorities: recruitment, retention and relationships. Continue reading
La Fleur Small and Tammy Kahrig appointed to interim vice provost positions
La Fleur Small was named interim vice provost for faculty affairs, and Tammy Kahrig was named interim vice provost for curriculum, instruction, assessment and institutional accreditation. Continue reading
Learn about volunteer opportunities at We Serve U virtual fair
Students, faculty, staff and alumni can learn about opportunities to give back to their community during the We Serve U Virtual Volunteer Fair Sept. 9 through Oct. 9. Continue reading
Wright State launches COVID-19 Dashboard, reports first positive COVID-19 cases
Wright State University announced the university has its first positive COVID-19 cases of the 2020–21 academic year. Four students and one employee, all from the Dayton Campus, have self-reported that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Continue reading
Model officer
The Knights of Columbus honored Wright State police officer Zachary Norman with the Officer of the Year Blue Coat Award on Aug. 25. Continue reading
Dunbar Library reopens for Fall Semester
University Library staff members are ready to assist students, faculty, staff and community users with individual study, materials retrieval, computing and research. Continue reading
Valerie Weber of Drexel University appointed dean of the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Valerie Weber is professor of medicine and the Deborah J. Tuttle, M.D., and John P. Piper, M.D., senior vice dean for educational affairs at Drexel University College of Medicine. Continue reading
COVID-19 Pop Up Testing Site set for Aug. 5 at the Wright State Nutter Center
Greene County will offer free walk-up COVID-19 tests without an appointment or a doctor’s recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 5. Continue reading
Wright State faculty work to strengthen online courses for fall semester
Better online courses and more online offerings will greet Wright State students this fall semester thanks to the faculty’s strong response to training and their creative approaches to remote teaching. Continue reading
Collection conscious
Jane Wildermuth sees more online content, community outreach as the new head of Special Collections and Archives
Jane Wildermuth is leading the merged departments of Special Collections and Archives and Digital Initiatives and Repository Services. Continue reading
