Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Liberal Arts
Wright State graduate was production designer on Oscar-winner ‘Moonlight’
Hannah Beachler was also the production designer of Beyoncé’s “Lemonade,” which won a 2017 Art Directors Guild Award for excellence in production design and art direction. Continue reading
Wright State student creates nationally recognized documentary on obesity
The Department of Communication will screen “The Student Body,” a documentary film on school “fat letters” by Wright State student Bailey Webber, on March 7. Continue reading
Wright State professor talks about increase in female inmates
Karen Lahm, director of crime and justice studies at Wright State University, discussed the increase of female inmates in the Greene County jail with WHIO News Center 7. Watch Lahm’s interview. Read the report from WHIO.
First string
Wright State guitar instructor and graduate Jim McCutcheon wins Governor’s Award for arts education
Jim McCutcheon teaches classical guitar at Wright State, where he earned degrees in guitar performance and music education. Continue reading
Broadway stars Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley to give workshop at Wright State
Wright State’s Musical Theatre Initiative and Human Race Theatre will sponsor the master class on Feb. 24. Continue reading
An artistic reality
Senior art major Bethany Faile uses photography and painting to interpret the world around her. Continue reading
Wright State to launch School of Public and International Affairs
The School of Public and International Affairs includes programs from the Departments of Political Science and Urban Affairs and Geography. Continue reading
Wright State grad Hannah Beachler sets the stage in Hollywood
Hannah Beachler ’05 will discuss her work as a production designer following a screening of “Moonlight” on Feb. 19 at The Neon in downtown Dayton. Continue reading
Artist with acclaimed dance company Complexions at Wright State to audition students, prepare for Spring Dance Concert
The Wright State Dance program will host residencies with Clifford Williams and Dwight Rhoden of the Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company during the spring semester. Continue reading
Students to perform in School of Music’s Concerto-Aria Night
The University Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra will present the 42nd annual Concerto-Aria Night concert on Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. in Schuster Hall. Continue reading
