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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International Students
Two international students at Wright State receive emergency COVID-19 grant money
UCIE is working with international students at Wright State to find ways to accommodate their unique needs, including providing small funds from donations. Continue reading
Peace warrior
Wright State alumnus Iskandar Atajanow destined for U.S. Foreign Service after receiving a prestigious Rangel Fellowship
Iskandar Atajanow, who earned his bachelor’s degree in management from Wright State, will pursue a master’s degree in public policy at Harvard University in the fall. Continue reading
Wright State piano student David Chi-Tou Lao takes top honor in two statewide piano competitions
David Chi-Tou Lao, a piano performance major in the School of Music, bested competitors from a total of 11 universities and conservatories in the state competitions. Continue reading
More than 2,100 Wright State students complete requirements for graduation as class of 2020
While graduating students have had their official celebration put on hold due to COVID-19, Wright State will recognize their many achievements as they have completed their degree requirements. Continue reading
Exchange students experience American college life through LEAP Program
LEAP exchange program allows international students experience American college life. Continue reading
UCIE hosting online events for students away from campus
Wright State’s University Center for International Education is hosting online events for international students during the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
International students transitioning to Wright State quiz faculty on test-taking, course-load
LEAP students, who will transition to Wright State in the next two semesters, asked questions of faculty members during a discussion in February. Continue reading
Data devotee
2019 Computer science alum Hussein S. Al-Olimat making a splash in information extraction
Hussein S. Al-Olimat earned his Ph.D. in computer science in 2019 from Wright State, conducting research on “Knowledge-enabled Entity Extraction” with Kno.e.sis. Continue reading
‘Miles to go before I sleep’
Wright State graduate student Syeda Bahar shines as a campus and community leader
Syeda Bahar, a master of public administration student, is a leader on campus, has interned with nonprofit community organizations and has participated in an international leadership conference. Continue reading
Caribbean karma
Lake Campus nursing alum Annette Huelskamp launches career from humble start in Haiti
Annette Huelskamp fulfilled a lifelong dream of working as a nurse after she graduated from the nursing program at Wright State Lake Campus. Continue reading
