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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Finance, Accountancy, Management Information Systems, and Economics
Business students participate in internship program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Raj Soin College of Business students participated in a summer internship program that could jump-start their career paths at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
2021–2022 Presidential Award for Faculty Excellence: Early Career Achievement
Kevin WillardsenPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2021–2022
Kevin Willardsen, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, is known as an innovative researcher and inspirational teacher. Continue reading
What a difference a day makes
First-time donors on the Wright Day to Give talk about what motivated them and why they continue to give
One couple shares their motivation behind giving, and one grad shares how his gift as a student influenced him to continue to pay it forward. Continue reading
Wright State recognized for several undergraduate programs, social mobility by U.S. News
U.S. News named Wright State’s undergraduate programs in engineering, computer science, nursing and business as among the best in the nation for 2022. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Lesley Ott is paying it forward
Lesley Ott reciprocates the support she received while at Wright State by helping the next generation of business students. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list
The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading
Additional funding offers Wright State finance students new opportunities to develop investment skills
Wright State finance students manage a highly successful investment portfolio through the Real Money Investing course. Continue reading
Brand awareness
Wright State marketing alum Marshall Ward thriving as associate product manager for ACCO Brands
If you’re wondering about the value of college internships, check in with Wright State marketing alumnus Marshall Ward. Continue reading
