Wright State Headlines
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Jun 9
Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ performance
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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Honors Program
Spring 2017 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored more than 2,100 graduating students at its spring commencement ceremony April 29 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Over 2,100 students graduate at Wright State University’s 2017 spring commencement
Cliff Rosenberger, the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and a 2012 Wright State graduate, gave the commencement address. Continue reading
Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger ’12 to give spring commencement address
The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
More than 2,100 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement ceremony
The class includes graduates with 1,346 bachelor’s degrees and 766 master’s as well those awarded associate degrees and post-master’s certificates. Continue reading
Tall talent
Wright State senior Tony Carpenetti was drawn to mechanical engineering because it includes the design and manufacturing of machines. Continue reading
President David R. Hopkins to step down ahead of scheduled retirement to help smooth transition
Under Hopkins’ leadership, Wright State reached record high enrollments and levels of research funding, and won national recognition for service to veterans, students with disabilities and community service. Continue reading
Lucky number 7
It was a full house in the Wright State University Student Union Atrium on March 6, as students, faculty, staff and community members gathered to witness university history.
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President’s day
Wright State President-designate Cheryl B. Schrader gets a feel for campus, offers university a glimpse of her vision
On her first day as president-designate, Cheryl B. Schrader charmed the campus community, fielded questions from the media, explored the tunnel system and got a peek at her next office. Continue reading
Cheryl B. Schrader named next president of Wright State University
Cheryl B. Schrader, chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology, will become the first woman to serve as president of Wright State University. Continue reading
Wright State Honors Institute to feature Dan Rather, New York Times journalist
Dan Rather will give a lecture on Jan. 31, followed by the Honors Institute luncheon with reporter John Herrman on Feb. 1. Continue reading
