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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Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Eight Wright State computer, engineering and business degree programs receive national re-accreditation
Programs offered by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the Raj Soin College of Business received re-accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. Continue reading
Interim Dean Brian Rigling brings a fresh perspective to the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Rigling says he’s committed to taking care of students, faculty and staff in the college. Continue reading
Helping students succeed
Wright State graduate Doug Rasor and his wife, Barbara, create scholarship fund for engineering and computer science students
Doug Rasor and his wife, Barbara, hope their newly created scholarship will impact the lives of students, just as theirs was by a scholarship Doug received as a student at Wright State. Continue reading
Power surge
Wright State associate professor Rory Roberts helps engineering students launch careers in aerospace propulsion
Rory Roberts, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, designs his courses with hands-on experiences to give his students invaluable real-world lessons. Continue reading
Military models
Five Wright State Army ROTC grads honored nationally as Distinguished Military Graduates
Distinguished Military Graduates made up 50 percent of Wright State’s Army ROTC commissioning class. Continue reading
Junior Jesse Everette named Intern of the Year by College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jesse Everette has interned for nearly two years at the Dayton-Phoenix Group, learning about HVAC and electrical systems, vibration and psychometric testing, and testing fixtures and new products. Continue reading
Axle ability
Wright State engineering student R.J. McCoy helps design new axle line at Navistar
Wright State mechanical engineering student R.J. McCoy plays a major role in producing trucks during an internship at Navistar in Springfield. Continue reading
Prizeworthy poster
Wright State biology student Johana Barrientos scores big in national Louis Stokes poster/presentation competition
Johana Barrientos was recognized for creating a poster that explains her research on a complicated heart disease it in a detailed, colorful and reader-friendly way. Continue reading
Wright State cuts high profile at American Institute of Aerospace and Astronautics forum
Wright State had one of the largest representations of any university at an annual aerospace forum in Florida that drew 4,000 scientists and researchers from around the world. Continue reading
Perfect timing
Timely opportunity set the stage for Wright State alum Anil Gopinathan’s career success at Ingersoll Rand
Wright State grad Anil Gopinathan turned his passion for mathematics and the sciences into a successful engineering career. Continue reading
