Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Who will listen to a billionaire’s troubles?
Brad Klontz, a 1999 graduate of the Wright State School of Professional Psychology, was featured in a New York Times article on working in the field of financial therapy and counseling the ultrarich. Read the article “Who Will Listen to … Continue reading
Wright State to host transgender mental health summit
The March 3 summit will identify mental health risk factors for transgender and gender diverse populations as well as strengthen services and resources. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Cheryl Schrader says university’s diversity, research and breadth of academics a strong drawing card
Cheryl Schrader, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 7-9. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Deborah Ford drawn by university’s mission, student diversity
Deborah Ford, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb 5-7. Continue reading
Missouri Science and Technology chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 7-9 for president’s job
Cheryl Schrader, the third finalist for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Tuesday, Feb. 7, to Thursday, Feb. 9. Continue reading
Wisconsin-Parkside chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 5-7 for president’s job
Deborah Ford, the second of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Sunday, Feb. 5, to Tuesday, Feb. 7. Continue reading
Wright State presidential candidate Dennis Shields says his focus is on students
Dennis Shields, one of three finalists for the Wright State president’s job, met with students, faculty, staff, administrators and community leaders at the Dayton and Lake campuses Feb. 2-4. Continue reading
Mary Pat Thomas named director of the Power of Nursing at Remen Institute for the Study of Health and Illness
Mary Pat Thomas has extensive clinical experience in hospital nursing and transformational leadership. Continue reading
Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor to visit Wright State Feb. 2-4 for president’s job
Dennis Shields, the first of three finalists for Wright State University’s presidential position, will visit campus Thursday, Feb. 2, to Saturday, Feb. 4. Continue reading
Deborah L. Ulrich named interim dean of College of Nursing and Health
Deborah L. Ulrich previously served as the associate dean for undergraduate programs at the Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health. Continue reading
