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
Wheel zeal
Wright State alum Kimiko Kidd picking up speed at an automotive magazine
She has degrees in environmental sciences and sociology from Wright State but works as an editor for an automotive magazine. Continue reading
Wright State offers Pass/Unsatisfactory grading option to support students during COVID-19 pandemic
Wright State students have the option to convert one or more grades of courses to Pass/Unsatisfactory (P/U) grading for the spring 2020 semester. Continue reading
Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks calls Wright State’s class of 2020 ‘the chosen ones’
Tom Hanks delivered a personal video message that was played during a virtual ceremony for students graduating from Wright State’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures. Continue reading
Schoolmates
Married couple Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy prepare for nursing and Air Force careers with degrees from Wright State
They walked down the aisle together and now Caitlyn and Jordan Sandy will pursue careers in nursing and military analysis with degrees from Wright State. Continue reading
Remote reality
Kristin Baughman uses her education and experiences at Wright State to adjust to remote working
Kristin Baughman, a 2018 communication grad who works as a digital content writer, adjusts to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Wright State student Miannah Lawrence wins mask-making contest
The Department of Art and Art History held a mask-making contest for art majors and students taking art classes. Continue reading
ArtsUNgala generates scholarship support for students
$150,000 raised for students in the fine and performing arts
Sponsors, patrons, community members, faculty and staff generously contributed to ArtsGala even after the event was canceled. Continue reading
More than 2,100 Wright State students complete requirements for graduation as class of 2020
While graduating students have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, Wright State will recognize their many achievements as they have completed their degree requirements. Continue reading
Exchange students experience American college life through LEAP Program
LEAP exchange program allows international students experience American college life. Continue reading
Wright State faculty lecture series continues with coronavirus-related talks
Topics are set for the next four presentations in the Faculty Senate’s SiP (Shelter in Place) Lecture Series. Continue reading
