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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Liberal Arts
Human interest
Wright State political science alumnus Neal Duiker balances Air Force mega-contracting with serving the homeless
Neal Duiker, a 2003 political science graduate of Wright State, works with the homeless, manages Air Force contracts, is an Iraq war veteran and former AmeriCorps VISTA employee. Continue reading
Annual Doc Night will showcase new films by Wright State students
Scheduled for Dec. 4 and 10 on Twitch, Doc Night will feature 17 short documentaries produced by juniors in the Motion Pictures Program. Continue reading
Flavor enhancer
Wright State psychology and Spanish student Jazline Gomez putting Pepe’s Mexican Flavors on the map
Jazline Gomez, who majors in psychology and Spanish at Wright State, named her restaurant, Pepe’s Mexican Flavors, after her father. Continue reading
At your service
Wright State alumnus Tom Thompson founds a nonprofit to help the immigrant community with critical needs
Wright State M.P.A. grad Tom Thompson has served in the Air Force, in municipal government, in law enforcement and operates a nonprofit that serves the region’s immigrant community. Continue reading
Museum magic
The ONEIL Center at Wright State helps Joyce Barnes launch an online museum dedicated to African Diaspora
The ONEIL Center developed the museum’s website, and a Students First Fund grant from the Wright State University Foundation is supporting students in creating content. Continue reading
Wright State theatre grad Joey Monda nominated for two Tony Awards
2012 graduate Joey Monda received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Play as producer of “Slave Play” and “The Inheritance.” Continue reading
Some international students maintain campus presence with in-person English classes
This semester, the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes (LEAP) Intensive English Program has offered most of its English-as-a-second-language courses in-person. Continue reading
‘An artist in everyone’
Department of Art and Art History to open printmaking course to non-art majors
Opening art courses to non-majors allows students to maintain a creative outlet and distinguish themselves in the job marketing. Continue reading
Coat collectors
Wright State University social work majors are collecting winter coats for students at Fairborn Primary School. Continue reading
Web browsers
Wright State study sheds light on political parties’ use of websites and social media
Researchers hope their findings will encourage local political parties to evaluate their online presence and make positive changes. Continue reading
