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
Nicole Scherzinger will visit Wright State to give talk for students, receive Alumna of Year Award
The famed singer, actress and dancer will visit Wright State on Monday, Aug. 27, for several private events in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Paul Carney selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State on interim basis
Paul Carney, a highly experienced specialist in enrollment management, has been selected to oversee enrollment management at Wright State University on an interim basis. Continue reading
Wright State creative arts alumni plan reunion
Alumni of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures are invited back to Wright State for a reunion on Aug. 10–12. Continue reading
Jake Slemker promoted to head soccer coach at Wright State
Jake Slemker played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006 and has served on the soccer team’s staff for the last eight years. Continue reading
In tune
Students and instructors from around the country could be heard on Wright State University’s campus playing their hearts out during double reed camp. Continue reading
Military minded
Wright State alumnus, Bronze Star winner Mark Winters shares his experience with Army ROTC cadets
Mark Winters started his 25-year career in the military during his freshman year at Wright State when he joined the Army ROTC. Continue reading
Checking in
Wright State’s Stuart McDowell pays a visit to Tom Hanks, reminisces about 2016 campus visit
Stuart McDowell, artistic director of the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures Tom Hanks for his book on the Riverside Shakespeare Company. Continue reading
Shakespeare production featured plenty of Wright State talent
The Human Race Theatre’s production of “The Complete Works of Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” featured Wright State talent behind the scenes and on the stage. Continue reading
Field operations
Wright State archaeology students find traces of town that was relocated following Great Dayton Flood of 1913
Students in the Field School in Archaeology excavate a field to learn more about life in Old Osborn, near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
Fit for Florence
Wright State art historian Caroline Hillard wins prestigious Harvard fellowship to write a book on the Renaissance
Caroline Hillard, associate professor of art and art history, will spend a year in Florence, Italy, researching the Etruscan influence on the Renaissance. Continue reading
