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
The Wall
‘Before I Die’ class project invites campus reflections
Students in Communicating Through Chronic Illness and End of Life course set up Wall to inspire others to think about what they want to do before they die. Continue reading
Overcoming the impossible
At Wright State, Olivia Kilby, a senior political science and liberal studies major, discovered she can accomplish great things in her life. Continue reading
Wright State students reflect on Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Wright State University students spent their spring break on a pilgrimage to historical sites associated with the civil rights movement. Continue reading
Ahead of her time
Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter has been a trailblazer for more than a century
The Zoe Dell Lantis Nutter Dance Scholarship benefits students studying dance at Wright State. Continue reading
‘I am a warrior’
Theatre studies major Nerissa Jheanelle finds her voice with impressive display of theatre and performing arts
Nerissa Jheanelle, a theatre studies major, has been prolific at Wright State, producing a play, a dance, a movie and a musical. Continue reading
A vision of love and community
In the 13-year history of the African American Alumni Society’s scholarship program, countless black students’ lives have been enriched through education and community
Wright State alumni collaborated with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center to establish the African American Alumni Society scholarship. Continue reading
Gala galore
The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Roundtable discussion on cost of war from a humanities lens to be held at Wright State on April 24
“Mother Courage and Her Children,” which Wright State’s Theatre produced in February, will set the tone for a roundtable discussion on war and peace. Continue reading
Wright State Spring Dance Concert set for April 25-28
The Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere works by guest choreographers Ray Mercer and Ashley Walton and dance faculty members during the Spring Dance Concert. Continue reading
Opening the doors of opportunity
Retired Wright State professor Pierre Horn establishes a scholarship for students studying French
Pierre Horn, who taught at Wright State for 24 years, hopes his scholarship will encourage students to study French and travel to France or Quebec to improve their speaking ability. Continue reading
