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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Professional Psychology
Wright State doctoral student creates concussion website
Excerpt Samantha Sanderson’s interest in concussions was both professional and, unfortunately, personal long before she enrolled as a graduate student at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. An elite soccer player growing up in Hilliard, just outside of Columbus, Sanderson … Continue reading
Concussion Connection
Wright State graduate student/former soccer star launches website
Wright State graduate student and former soccer star Samantha Sanderson has cofounded a popular website to educate and support victims of concussions. Continue reading
Putting on a Clinic
Psychotherapist J. Scott Fraser to retire after 23-year career at Wright State
Psychotherapist, professor and author J. Scott Fraser is retiring after 23 years at Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology. Continue reading
Psychologist Larry James details mental health response to terrorist attack on Pentagon
Psychologist Larry James discussed his experience providing mental health services following the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon at a special disaster symposium at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
2013 President’s Awards for Excellence announced for Staff and Outstanding Units
The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2013 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories have been announced. Click the links to learn more… Continue reading
Wright State psychologist to help teachers in Bolivia better understand disabilities
In Bolivia, they are called “second patio children”—kids with disabilities who are kept out of sight by their families, away from the main patio… Continue reading
Psychology pioneer to speak at SOPP workshop, graduation
A psychology pioneer will be the featured speaker July 13 during the Wright State School of Professional Psychology graduation ceremony. Continue reading
Psychological Phenomenon: Demand spurring growth in enrollments at SOPP
Wright State’s School of Professional Psychology is gearing up for the largest enrollment in its history. And the school is going to be taking on a more international flavor. Continue reading
Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire
Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading
Dr. Betty Yung Award established for psychology students
Students at the School of Professional Psychology who work in the prevention of family violence stand to benefit from an award established in the name of the late Betty Yung… Continue reading
