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
Research effort studies protein progression in Barrett’s Esophagus disease
A study led by Nikhil Reddy, a second-year student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, may help medical professionals diagnose esophageal cancer sooner. Continue reading
Wright State medical student participates in prestigious Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation program
Kyle Henneke, M.D./M.P.H. student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, learned about treating patients with addictions at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Continue reading
Medical students and residents participate in Cost of Poverty Experience
Medical students and residents at the Boonshoft School of Medicine gained a better understanding of poverty’s complexities and the impact of health care professionals when interacting with vulnerable populations. Continue reading
Study finds children with intellectual disability have less access to health care than children with autism
The investigation was led by Kelly Haller, a second-year medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading
Wright State medical student researches Narcan access among heroin users
Research on addiction medicine has led third-year medical student Rachel Rhee to see the potential of working with that patient population after graduation. Continue reading
Five medical students take leadership positions in Student National Medical Association
Students at the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine continue to play leadership roles in the Student National Medical Association. Continue reading
Medical student joins Wright State University Board of Trustees
Olivia Sneary, a first-year student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, has been appointed to the Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
New members appointed to the Board of Trustees
Andrew Platt ’09, Marty Grunder and Olivia Sneary ’19 join the 11-member Wright State University Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Convocation ceremony marks start of medical education for class of 2023
The Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine will welcome 120 students during the annual Convocation and White Coat Ceremony on, July 7, formally marking the start of their medical education. Continue reading
Wright Rural Medical Scholars expansion bolsters health care workforce in rural areas
The Wright Rural Medical Scholars program places Boonshoft School of Medicine students into clinical rotations at health systems in rural West Central Ohio. Continue reading
