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
When in need
Wright State political science student Brianna Maschinot helps the homeless at St. Vincent de Paul
Brianna Maschinot works at St. Vincent de Paul and interned with two local governments. Continue reading
Alumni say liberal arts degrees from Wright State prepared them well for the future
Their liberal arts degrees from Wright State University have helped students better communicate, better problem-solve and prepared them well for the future. Continue reading
Wright State faculty work to strengthen online courses for fall semester
Better online courses and more online offerings will greet Wright State students this fall semester thanks to the faculty’s strong response to training and their creative approaches to remote teaching. Continue reading
Wright State committees meticulously prepare for campus reopening
Long before Wright State announced plans to return to teaching for the fall semester, many administrators, faculty, staff and students had been working hard to make it happen. Continue reading
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Wright State faculty member David Seitz wins national journalism award for coverage of prison theater production
The biggest challenge was trying to get the prison inmates to open up when he was interviewing them. But the efforts of English professor David Seitz resulted in a national award. Continue reading
Food group
Wright State’s French faculty members produce instructional cooking videos in their own kitchens
Faculty members produce videos to help current and former Wright State students practice their French and cooking skills. Continue reading
Longtime Wright State faculty member, Faculty President and Dean Jim Sayer passes away
During his Wright State career, Jim Sayer served as professor of communication, chair of the Department of Communication president of the Faculty and dean of Lake Campus. Continue reading
Learn about Wright State’s Master of Public Administration at virtual open house
The M.P.A. virtual open house on July 21 will connect prospective students with professors and alumni who will answer questions about the program and discuss career options. Continue reading
Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to annual Forty Under 40 list
Winners with Wright State connections include a marketing faculty member, a staff member who runs her own community organization and 10 alumni. Continue reading
Literary lessons
Wright State philosophy and classics faculty say literature that reflects the impact of epidemics offers insights
From Homer’s “The Iliad” to “The Plague” by Camus, classic literature has reflected the impact of epidemics on human thought and behavior. Continue reading
