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
Seeing stars
Wright State alumnus Tom Jenkins gets the ride of his life on NASA’s stratospheric observatory
Wright State grad and science teacher Tom Jenkins takes off in NASA’s high-altitude astronomy flight program for school teacher. Continue reading
Wright State grad appointed to presidential committee on disability
Zachary Holler ’12 appointed by President Obama to a panel designed to advise the federal government on matters related to people with disabilities. Continue reading
Alumni and their art return to Stein Galleries for new exhibition
Latest exhibition at the Stein Galleries features artwork from more than 80 Wright State alumni. Continue reading
Amigos Latinos Gala raises thousands for Latino students in the Dayton area
Wright State is quickly building a Latino community following that’s stepping up to help students. Continue reading
Wright State grads’ documentary to play at Cannes Film Festival
A documentary by two recent Wright State Motion Pictures graduates will play at the Cannes International Film Festival Short Film Corner. Continue reading
Wright State alumni nominated for Student Academy Award
Wright State grads’ film about a Vietnamese immigrant who teaches youth mixed martial arts out of a nail salon nominated for Student Academy Award. Continue reading
More than 2,000 to graduate at Spring Commencement
Ceremony takes place May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Nutter Center.
The Class of 2014, which includes more than 2,000 students, will celebrate Commencement May 3 at the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
Amigos Latinos Alumni Gala to raise money for Latino Wright State students
The inaugural Amigos Latinos Alumni Gala is set for Saturday, May 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State alumnus honored by White House for research
Onome Scott-Emuakpor, a Wright State alumnus and Air Force Research Laboratory engineer, receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. Continue reading
TyKiah Wright named to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans
Wright State alumna TyKiah Wright appointed to the Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans by President Barack Obama. Continue reading
