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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Alumni
Fall Commencement in photos
Wright State honored nearly 1,200 graduating students at its Fall 2014 Commencement ceremony Dec. 13 in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Ron Bullock CECS donation coverage
Roundup of media coverage of the $3 million donation by Wright State graduate Ron Bullock to the College of Engineering and Computer Science: Dayton Business Journal: Wright State gets $3M gift for engineering labs Wright State University has received a $3 million … Continue reading
Security blanket
Wright State grad Curtis Rowland working as chief scientist at National Air and Space Intelligence Center
Curtis Rowland, who has two engineering degrees from Wright State, is chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. Continue reading
Bird calling
Wright State grad Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library
Wright State history graduate Lorrie Monteiro is curator of The American Pigeon Museum & Library in Oklahoma City. Continue reading
Family history
Paths converge for a father and son in Wright State’s Department of History
Father and son work together at the National Museum of the United States Air Force and in Wright State’s Public History program. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Joanne Huist Smith publishes ‘The 13th Gift,’ a holiday memoir
Joanne Huist Smith chronicles how an act of kindness helped her family cope with a tragic loss in a new holiday memoir. Continue reading
Seeing double
Wright State graduate models India counseling center after the university’s Ellis Institute
Wright State graduate Anthony D’Souza models counseling center in his native India after the School of Professional Psychology’s Ellis Institute. Continue reading
Wright State supporters honored at National Philanthropy Day
Larry and Marilyn Klaben, Raiderthon and HORAN recognized at the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day. Continue reading
Wright State sets bountiful table for third annual Raidersgiving
Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to attend or volunteer at the annual Raidersgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day, Nov. 27. Continue reading
Actress with local roots shines in the background
Excerpt Brandy Zapata dreams of one day being front and center on a television drama, but for now, she’s gaining experience — and earning a living — by staying in the background. The 24-year-old actress and Ross County native, who … Continue reading
