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
Mail call
Wright State’s Colleen Kelsey teaching students the skill of mail art
Colleen Kelsey, adjunct art instructor at Wright State, is teaching students the skill of mail art. Continue reading
Adam Pascal Bound for Wright State
Excerpt Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal, one of the finest pop/rock voices in contemporary musical theatre who garnered acclaim in Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking 1996 Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical “Rent,” will perform a special acoustic concert Wednesday, Dec. 2 at … Continue reading
Enjoy a Renaissance-style holiday at the 33rd annual Madrigal Dinner
The Student Union Apollo Room will be transformed into an English manor of the Renaissance era for the Madrigal Dinner Dec. 10 to Dec. 13. Continue reading
Legal laureate
Military duty, law career highlight journey of Wright State alum Garrett Gall '73
Military duty during Vietnam and a long law career highlight the journey of Wright State alumnus Garrett Gall ’73. Continue reading
Upgrades to Wright State’s Creative Art Center will impact the region
Kristin Sobolik, dean of Wright State’s College of Liberal Arts, talks about the modernization and expansion of the Creative Arts Center, home of the university’s performing and fine arts programs. The CAC project includes renovating existing classrooms, studio spaces, labs … Continue reading
Cave drawing
Wright State’s Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law
Wright State art student Aileen Cave finds purpose in painting after a career in banking and law. Continue reading
‘Chicago’ review: How to get away with murder
Excerpt Long before Annalise Keating displayed tremendous legal savvy, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly knew how to get away with murder in the Windy City of the Roaring Twenties. And it’s a lot of fun seeing these merry murderesses of … Continue reading
Bosnian TV crew films Wright State Dayton Peace Accords events
A news crew from Bosnia and Herzegovina filmed Wright State music students performing and interviewed faculty members for a Bosnian TV program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords. Continue reading
Wright State presents fun, slick, cynical ‘Chicago’
Excerpt Murder, feuds, manipulation, and all that jazz energizes the sexy, scintillating and cynical world of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse’s classic 1975 musical “Chicago” which begins performances Thursday, Oct. 29 at Wright State University. Bolstered in popularity … Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Broadway classic ‘Chicago’
Wright State Theatre continues its 41st season in the Festival Playhouse with the hit Broadway musical “Chicago” Oct. 29 to Nov. 15. Continue reading
