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 Theatre presents ‘Cabaret’ Nov. 3–19 in Festival Playhouse
Wright State University Theatre will present the classic Broadway hit musical “Cabaret” Nov. 3–19 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State alumna named artistic director at renowned Chatauqua Institution
Erika b Hess, who received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art from Wright State, was named artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts of Chautauqua Institution. Continue reading
Wright State motion picture graduates win Best Ohio Short at Cindependent Film Fest
Wright State motion picture graduates Ben Evory and Hannah Blair created the web series “Sheltered” with the help of numerous Wright State alumni. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre to present ‘Kelly the Destroyer vs the Springfield Cobras’ in Herbst Theatre
Wright State Theatre will present the regional collegiate premiere of the musical “Kelly the Destroyer vs the Springfield Cobras”from Oct. 20–29 in the Herbst Studio Theatre. Continue reading
Community gift
Wright State fine and performing arts students perform free concert in downtown Dayton
Wright State University School of Fine and Performing Arts students joined together for the second Wright State ArtsLive! concert. Continue reading
Photo exhibition by Anne Vetter and video by Jess Dugan on display at Wright State’s Stein Galleries
Anne Vetter artist talk on Oct. 12 in the Stein Galleries and Jess T. Dugan will give a public lecture, “Look at Me Like You Love Me,” on Oct. 18 in Schuster Hall in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre opens new season with comedic farce ‘The Liar’
Wright State Theatre will open its 2023–24 season with “The Liar,” a comedic farce adapted by playwright David Ives, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Festival Playhouse. Continue reading
Wright State motion pictures alumna, former adjunct professor wins Ohio Valley Regional Emmy
Wright State motion pictures graduate Selena Burks-Rentschler was honored for her work on the ThinkTV documentary “Redlining: Mapping Inequality in Dayton and Springfield.” Continue reading
Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
2022–23 University Professor
In-Hong ChaPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
In-Hong Cha, professor of music, is an outstanding teacher, musician and conductor who has brought national and international attention to Wright State and its music program. Continue reading
