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
Opera Theatre to present two lighthearted one-acts
Wright State Opera Theatre will present Giacomo Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi” and “The Old Maid and the Thief” by Gian Carlo Menotti on April 1-3. Continue reading
Reasons to show your support for Wright State at ArtsGala
Excerpt It’s time again for Wright State University’s ArtsGala. If you’ve never attended this fun and whimsical event, you don’t know what you’re missing. ArtsGala is like nothing else in Dayton. The performing arts students put on the event, and … Continue reading
Music material
Passion for playing lures Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State
A passion for playing lures music education major Alex Ryan from the family farm to Wright State. Continue reading
Marimba man
Sounds of percussion instruments beat through Schuster Hall in Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Stage set for 2016 ArtsGala at Wright State
The annual Wright State University ArtsGala, which has raised more than $2 million for arts scholarships during its 16-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, April 9. Continue reading
Reasons to go to Wright State’s version of theater classic ‘Music Man’
Excerpt Wright State University presents Meredith Willson’s classic 1957 Tony Award-winning musical “The Music Man” beginning Thursday, March 17, in the Festival Playhouse. Willson’s incredibly tuneful slice of Americana is set in River City, Iowa, circa 1912. The touching tale … Continue reading
‘Music Man’ proves music is universal language
Wright State Theatre’s production of “The Music Man” runs March 17 through April 3 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Model citizen
Wright State alum and videographer Lee Furry making international splash with his Star Wars models
Lee Furry, a Wright State motion pictures graduate and local news videographer, turned his interest in Star Wars models into a thriving business. Continue reading
Tom Hanks has busy itinerary for Wright State visit
Excerpt Tom Hanks will be busy in his visit to Dayton next month. Officials from Wright State University laid out the timeline for Hanks’ April 19 visit to the school, which will feature chances for the Oscar-winning actor to visit with … Continue reading
Actor Tom Hanks to dedicate the Tom Hanks Center for Motion Pictures at Wright State University
Tom Hanks will help dedicate the newly renovated Center for Motion Pictures and celebrate the success of the university’s $150 million Rise. Shine. campaign. Continue reading
