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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Science & Mathematics
Data dive
Wright State biological sciences student’s trip to Thailand focused on coral reef health, the planet
Josh Hivner, a senior biological sciences major at Wright State, helped clear debris from coral reefs while gathering data for his undergraduate thesis during a trip to Thailand. Continue reading
Wright State researcher Thomas L. Brown and co-principal investigators awarded $3.2 million grant for pregnancy research
Wright State pregnancy expert Thomas L. Brown is collaborating with two other researchers to determine whether manipulating a gene in the placenta can alter fetal growth and development. Continue reading
Learn more about Wright State graduate programs at Nov. 2 open house
Future graduate students can learn more about Wright State University’s certificate, master’s and doctoral programs during the Graduate Programs Open House Nov. 2. Continue reading
Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence. Continue reading
2022–23 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research
Sherif M. ElbasiounyPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Sherif Elbasiouny, professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, is pursuing innovative cross-disciplinary neuroscience research that could impact human disease in phenomenal ways. Continue reading
2022–2023 Presidential Award for Outstanding NTE Faculty: Service
Tom BubulyaPart of the series: Faculty Awards for Excellence 2022–2023
Tom Bubulya, senior lecturer of biological sciences, was recognized for going far above and beyond in his service to the Department of Biological Sciences. Continue reading
New cohort chosen for Wright Leader Academy
The 2023–24 Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 16 faculty and staff members seeking to take their leadership journey at Wright State to the next level. Continue reading
Wright State’s nursing program rises in U.S. News rankings
Wright State was also ranked in the newest U.S. News category for undergraduate psychology programs.
Wright State’s undergraduate nursing program continues to rise in the ranks as among the best in the nation for 2024, according to U.S. News and World Report. Continue reading
Wright State psychologist receives $500,000 grant for eye research
Scott N J Watamaniuk, a professor of psychology at Wright State, received a $500,000 grant to investigate how the brain coordinates the movements of the two eyes. Continue reading
Perfect buyer
Wright State sells 10 acres of land to improve the water quality at Grand Lake St. Marys and impact the community and wildlife
Ten acres of land near the Lake Campus’ Agriculture and Water Quality Education Center will be converted to wetlands to protect Grand Lake St. Marys and provide a space for students to conduct research. Continue reading
