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
Java for GIs
Veteran and Military Center kicks off coffee drive with a Veterans Voices event Nov. 13
The Veteran and Military Center is collaborating with the Dayton Area Red Cross to collect coffee to support veterans and active duty service members at the Dayton VA, Wright-Patt Medical Center and Wright State. Continue reading
Students helping students
Tutoring program benefits both LEAP students and domestic students in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Program. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents musical comedy ‘Crazy for You’
Wright State Theatre’s production of “Crazy For You” runs from Nov. 1 to Nov. 18 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Costume craze
Elizabeth Bourgeois and her Wright State team win prestigious HighBall Halloween fashion competition
Elizabeth Bourgeois, assistant professor of costume design, worked with a team of Wright State students and alums to create the winning costume. Continue reading
Wright State social work professor wins best empirical article in social work journal
James Carter, associate professor of social work, was honored by the Journal of Social Work and Education for his research paper on student debt. Continue reading
Searching for his own sound
Wright State piano student David Chi Tou Lao wins international competition in Singapore
He once gave up piano. Now Wright State sophomore David Chi Tou Lao is determined to make a name for himself as a pianist. Continue reading
Bringing history to life
Wright State University launches $6.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new home for priceless archives
Discover Your Story will transform the former corporate headquarters of the Wright-Patt Credit Union at 2455 Presidential Drive into the new home of Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
Wright State to host conversation on ‘Moral Injury of War’ with award-winning journalist David Wood
David Wood will be joined by Wright State student veterans and military historian Jonathan Winkler. Continue reading
Making a case
Wright State senior Andrew Puthoff played defendant in re-enactment of historic Dayton murder trial
As an intern at Dayton History, Andrew Puthoff played the defendant in a special courtroom drama. Continue reading
Alumni Achievement Awards honor Wright State’s finest
The Alumni Association recognized the accomplishments of four Wright State alumni and an honorary alumna during Homecoming Weekend. Continue reading
