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 dance students to premiere new works at Emerging Choreographers Concert
Juniors and seniors in the Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere new works during the Emerging Choreographers Concert 2024 Feb. 9–11 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Marina Carr’s Irish drama ‘By the Bog of Cats’ Feb. 2–11
Wright State University Theatre will present the area premiere of “By the Bog of Cats,” the Irish play loosely based on Euripides’ tragedy Medea, Feb. 2–11 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Hot flash
Wright State acting alums Jane Hajduk and Shari Doran soar creatively in a new comedy series about menopause
Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk, who roomed together as acting students at Wright State in the 1980s, have created “Thee Third Act,” a new short-form comedy series about menopause and friendship available on YouTube. Continue reading
Wright State School of Music’s accreditation renewed
Wright State’s Music Program has gained reapproval by the National Association of Schools of Music, its national accrediting body. Continue reading
Champion for commuters
Wright State photography major Selvin Bacon-Velasquez advocates for commuter students through the Commuter Student Association and the Student Government. Continue reading
National juried exhibition of drawings featured at Wright State’s Stein Galleries
“Drawing from Perception, Invention and Memory” and “Fee Lane Pool,” an exhibition by Eve Mansdorf, will be on display in Wright State’s Stein Galleries from Jan. 16 to March 8. Continue reading
Doc Night to showcase new nonfiction films by Wright State motion picture students
Doc Night, a showcase of nonfiction films by Wright State Motion Picture majors, will take place Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at The Neon in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Wright State music graduate Michael Bard plays Carnegie Hall, helps veterans with PTSD
Michael Bard, a Wright State music performance graduate and classical guitarist, performed a sold-out concert at in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York. Continue reading
Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger earns critical acclaim as star of London’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’
Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State from 1996 to 1999, stars as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard” in London’s West End. Continue reading
Top brass
Internationally renowned trumpeter is breaking barriers in music and changing careers at Wright State
Wright State music students received individual lessons from Canadian Brass trumpet player Ashley Hall-Tighe during a special guest artist residency. Continue reading
