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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Medical Students
American Physiological Society awards prestigious fellowship to Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student
Adaku Ume, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical science, received the Porter Physiology Development Fellowship. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student receives Wright State’s first National Institutes of Health predoctoral fellowship
Jennae Shelby, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical sciences, received the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine provides resources on COVID-19 vaccines
The Boonshoft School of Medicine COVID-19 vaccine task force provides educational resources for the medical community to share with patients and others. Continue reading
Wright State medical students organize surgical workshops for undergraduates
Boonshoft School of Medicine students conducted four surgical workshops over the summer focusing on neurosurgical, trauma and transplant. Continue reading
Wright State medical student Elisabeth Adkins appointed to Student National Medical Association board
Elisabeth Adkins, a dual M.D./ MBA student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, was appointed the SNMA’s national community service committee co-chairperson. Continue reading
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2025
The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 128 students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on July 25. Continue reading
Wright State medical student Ramon Corrêa wins prestigious award from cancer-fighting foundation
Ramon Corrêa received a Conquer Cancer ASCO Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Populations Award. Continue reading
120 medical students graduate from Boonshoft School of Medicine
After four or more years of intense study and specialized training, 120 medical students received their M.D. degrees on May 2. Continue reading
120 medical students to graduate during Boonshoft School of Medicine commencement ceremony at Wright State Nutter Center
After intense study and specialized training, medical students at the Boonshoft School of Medicine will be able to experience the school’s graduation ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
Solar activity
Wright State researchers Jeffrey Travers and Yanfang Chen win $1.7 million NIH grant to study effects of sunlight
A super sunscreen for people hypersensitive to the searing rays of the sun could be the end result of research in the Wright State Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Continue reading
