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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Lake Campus
Perfect buyer
Wright State sells 10 acres of land to improve the water quality at Grand Lake St. Marys and impact the community and wildlife
Ten acres of land near the Lake Campus’ Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center will be converted to wetlands to protect Grand Lake St. Marys and provide a space for students to conduct research. Continue reading
Let’s roll
Wright State faculty member Megan Faragher finds connections between the classroom and roller derby rink
Megan Faragher, an associate professor of English at Wright State’s Lake Campus, is co-captain of the nationally ranked Gem City Roller Derby team. Continue reading
More than 1,600 students graduate at Wright State’s 2023 spring commencement ceremonies
The 1,603 graduates from the class of 2023 join more than 120,000 Wright State alumni who are making a difference throughout Raider Country, all over Ohio, across the nation and around the world. Continue reading
Wright State graphic design student fashions coin for UFO conference
Scout Duncan, a graphic design major at Wright State’s Lake Campus, designed a challenge coin for the Ohio Heritage UFO Conference and Festival in Fairborn. Continue reading
More than 1,600 students to graduate at Wright State’s 2023 spring commencement ceremonies
Wright State will hold commencement ceremonies for the Lake Campus on April 27 and for its graduate programs on April 28 and undergraduate programs on April 29 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State
A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading
Workforce opportunities and challenges focus of Lake Campus Regional Summit
Lake Campus’ Regional Summit on April 13 will offer local leaders the opportunity to exchange ideas and address how workforce opportunities and challenges are affecting the region and Ohio. Continue reading
Life at the Lake: Lake Campus swings for a return to the Small College World Series
After missing the Small College World Series for the first time in five years, the Lakers baseball team are determined to make a comeback this spring. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Ten projects selected for the fifth year of Students First funding
The 10 projects that will receive Students First Fund grants will have far-reaching impacts on the Dayton and Lake campuses. Continue reading
State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for engineering, medical laboratory and nursing students at Wright State
Wright State will use a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to purchase equipment to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, medical laboratory sciences, nursing and athletic training. Continue reading
