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
Concert to feature classical music inspired by World War I
Fourth annual “Poetry and Music Concert” on April 24 continues Wright State’s yearlong World War I project. Continue reading
ArtsGala features night of unparalleled entertainment
Fine and performing arts students displayed their rich talents throughout the Creative Arts Center during ArtsGala March 28. Continue reading
It’s ‘Pan’-Demonium!
Excerpt It’s a ballet, a new “twist” Broadway show and now the Wright State Theatre Department is taking a stab at it, or should I say hook? Yes, it’s Peter PAN-demonium! The latest is happening right now at WSU — … Continue reading
Stage set for annual ArtsGala at Wright State
The annual Wright State Arts Gala, which has raised more than $1.75 million for arts scholarships during its 15-year history, is scheduled for Saturday, March 28. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to soar with ‘Peter Pan’
Wright State Theatre continues its 40th season in the Festival Playhouse with “Peter Pan” March 19-22 and again from April 2-12. Continue reading
Wright State staging high flying ‘Peter Pan’
Excerpt Mark Charlap, Jule Styne, Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green’s classic musical comedy “Peter Pan,” which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year, will be presented by Wright State University beginning Thursday. Based on J.M. Barrie’s 1904 play, this … Continue reading
Wright State Arts Gala showcases student talent
Excerpt If your image of a community fundraiser is a dinner/dance where you’re seated at a table with eight others for the entire evening, you’ll have to revise that concept when it comes to Wright State University’s annual Arts Gala. … Continue reading
Dayton Philharmonic, Wright State University’s CELIA to collaborate on War Requiem
This weekend, the Dayton Philharmonic will present Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem conducted by Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops Orchestra. The concert is a collaboration between the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance and Wright State University’s center for Collaborative Education, Leadership, … Continue reading
Boston Pops’ Keith Lockhart conducts master classes with Wright State music students
Wright State music students received detailed feedback and coaching from conductor Keith Lockhart as part of the 2014-15 Distinguished Visiting Artist program. Continue reading
From war trenches to piano benches
Excerpt On March 13 and 14, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, chorus and soloists will perform the War Requiem under the baton of Boston Pops Orchestra conductor Keith Lockhart. The performance is in association with Wright State University’s organization CELIA (Collaborative … Continue reading
