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
Wright State hosts country’s largest all a cappella camp
Students from around the country can be found on Wright State’s campus this week singing their hearts out during Camp A Cappella. Continue reading
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Wright State’s William Crotty inspiration for Miracle League baseball field
Wright State motion pictures student William Crotty inspired the creation of Dayton’s Miracle League baseball field for children and young adults with disabilities. Continue reading
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Sculptor Landon Crowell makes it happen at Wright State’s Fine Arts Building
Landon Crowell lovingly cares for the tools needed to make art in Wright State’s Fine Arts Building while pursuing his own artistic ambitions as a sculptor. Continue reading
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Wright State alum Joel Huxley turns painting degree into banking career
Wright State 1998 graduate Joel Huxley uses his B.F.A. in painting to help him see the big picture as executive at the Wright-Patt Credit Union. Continue reading
College of Liberal Arts recognizes community partners at internship celebration
The College of Liberal Arts holds celebration recognizing the successful relationship of students and business partners through internship experiences. Continue reading
Wright State Musical Theatre/Acting Preparatory Program to hold summer camp
Wright State summer theatre camp “The Road to Broadway” is open to students ages 12-18 and will run July 6 to 11. Continue reading
Wright Stage stages ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’
Excerpt Sondheim, considered the greatest living composer of American musical theater, takes the spotlight in the multimedia musical revue “Sondheim on Sondheim.” The regional premiere of this entertaining and captivating showcase continues through next Sunday inside Wright State University’s intimate … Continue reading
Wright State Dance Ensemble will welcome spring
Excerpt Wright State University’s Dance Ensemble has invited two local dance companies — Dayton Ballet II and Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II — to join them for this year’s spring dance concerts. The performances are slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, … Continue reading
Film by Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar in New York Times
Filmmaker and Wright State faculty member Steven Bognar wrote about the decline of 35-millimeter projection in movie theaters in The New York Times. Published as an op-doc, Bognar’s article features his short film “Last Reel,” which chronicles the final days … Continue reading
Wright State’s Spring Dance Concert to feature premiere of four works
Annual Dance Concert on April 23-26 will feature the Wright State Dance Ensemble and performances by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II and Dayton Ballet II. Continue reading
