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
Work product
Economics major Riley Williams spreading his wings at Wright State
Riley Williams transferred to Wright State as a freshman and immediately felt like he had a place in the university community. Continue reading
Economics alums share insights from careers with City of Hamilton
Raj Soin College of Business graduates shares their knowledge and experience with Wright State students as part of a series of seminars on local and global economies. Continue reading
Fresh start
Wright State accountancy major Darrell Frye returns to college to pursue a new career
After getting laid off, Darrell Frye hopes a new accounting degree from Wright State will open up numerous job opportunities in the future. Continue reading
MBA student Mandy Shoopman organizing tornado relief run/walk
The Dayton Tornado Relief 5K/10K Run/Walk Benefiting The Foodbank takes place Sept. 15 at Island MetroPark in Dayton. Continue reading
New members appointed to the Board of Trustees
Andrew Platt ’09, Marty Grunder and Olivia Sneary ’19 join the 11-member Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Sweet spot
Wright State accounting student James Curlis dips into the ice cream business
James Curlis, a junior majoring in accountancy at Wright State, and his mother, Kim, opened K&J’s Ice Cream in Sidney. Continue reading
Wright State well represented on state higher education committee
New alumnus Daniel Palmer and Dan Krane, president of Wright State’s Faculty Senate, were appointed to the Ohio Undergraduate Mission Study Committee. Continue reading
Wright State Libraries honor 7 graduating seniors as Top Scholars
The Top Scholars are awarded a book in their subject area that becomes a permanent part of the University Libraries’ collection. Continue reading
Deere to her heart
Wright State alumna Elizabeth Conzo-Kershner ’00 flourishes as a leader in precision agriculture at John Deere
Elizabeth Conzo-Kershner helped establish a Student Government scholarship when she was a student and to get it endowed in 2018. Continue reading
Wright State employees honored for excellence
Wright State University will recognize select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with the Awards for Excellence ceremony April 2. Continue reading
