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
Wright State grad wins two Daytime Emmys for art direction and design
Martin Fahrer ’89 received his fifth and sixth Daytime Emmys in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design at 41st annual awards ceremony. Continue reading
Wright State grad’s documentary series screening at Air Force museum
Series of television documentaries on restoring vintage aircraft, created by motion pictures graduate Adam White, now showing at Air Force museum’s IMAX theater. Continue reading
Wright State’s Jared Shank receives state award for support of transfer students
Wright State staff member Jared Shank honored by state organization for his work with transfer students. Continue reading
Speedy recovery
Wright State grad Benjamin Ausdenmoore helps disabled Indy driver get back on the racetrack
Wright State graduate Benjamin Ausdenmoore played a key role in outfitting a racing simulator that allows a disabled person to drive. Continue reading
Nine Wright State graduates among 2014 class of Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows
Nine Wright State graduates named Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows and will teach math and science in high-need Ohio schools. Continue reading
Trafficking trek: Ian Kallay bicycling cross country to bring attention to sex trafficking
Wright State student Ian Kallay will spend part of his summer cycling from the Dayton Campus to San Francisco to raise public awareness about sex trafficking. Continue reading
Soil toil: Wright State grad student Behzad Ghanbarian rising star in terra-firma research
Environmental sciences Ph.D. student Behzad Ghanbarian is a prolific scholar, publishing many papers on soil-related research. Continue reading
Great hunt
Wright State alumnus Steve Libert may be closing in on locating the long-lost ship Griffin
After searching for the long-lost ship the Griffin for three decades, Wright State alumnus Steve Libert believes he is close to locating the “Holy Grail of the Great Lakes.” Continue reading
Wright State Alumni Exhibition captures strong legacy
Excerpt When fine-arts alumni show their work, it is not only reflective of the artists themselves but also the art teachers who instructed and inspired them. This is the case at the current Alumni Exhibition at the Robert and Elaine … Continue reading
Dealing in healing
Wright State grad Katie LaRue-Martin named Athletic Trainer of the Year
Katie LaRue-Martin is the fifth Wright State graduate to be named a state’s Athletic Trainer of the Year. Continue reading
