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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Fine and Performing Arts
Paul Laurence Dunbar at heart of inaugural Wright State music festival
Organized by the Wright State School of Music, Silver Melted Into Sound is designed to promote the music compositions of underrepresented composers. Continue reading
Sharing the joy of music
The legacy of former Wright State professor Mel Goldfinger lives on through his love of music
The late Mel Goldfinger’s beloved collection of instruments was donated to the Wright State School of Music. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music will premiere works of internationally renowned composer
Wright State students organized the recital by internationally renowned composer Alyssa Morris. Continue reading
Gary Schmidt of Coastal Carolina University named dean of College of Liberal Arts at Wright State
Gary Schmidt is the director of diversity, equity and inclusion and community engagement for the Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Coastal Carolina University. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation awards Students First Fund grants
Eleven projects were selected for the fourth year of Students First funding
Eleven projects received Students First Fund grants ranging from $1,554 to $6,555 in funding. Continue reading
Artwork by graduating Wright State students featured in Senior Thesis Exhibition
The Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries will host a closing reception for the Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by graduating fine art students, on April 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Continue reading
Sound judgment
Wright State business major Jonathan Mohr composes soundtracks for film students
Jonathan Mohr, a management information system major at Wright State, started writing music for student films during the Fall Semester. Continue reading
Wright State’s Spring Dance Concert will move audience members’ spirits
The Wright State Dance Ensemble will return to the Festival Playhouse stage with its Spring Dance Concert 2022 on April 21–24. Continue reading
Volcano of talent
After a two-year hiatus from in-person performances, Wright State University’s annual ArtsGala is back! Continue reading
Seven Wright State students honored with Best Peer Mentor awards
Wright State students were honored for the vital help and support they provide classmates during the inaugural Peer Mentorship Award Ceremony. Continue reading
