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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Debate
Wright State students head for presidential debate
Wright State students will have coveted seats inside the hall during the Sept. 26 presidential debate at Hofstra University. Continue reading
Wright State students thrilled to attend presidential debate in New York
Fifteen Wright State students selected to sit in the audience of the first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York. Continue reading
Wright State students invited to attend presidential debate in New York
Hotel, food and airline expenses will be paid by donors who still want to support the debate experience of Wright State students. Continue reading
Wright State University decides not to host presidential debate
“This decision has weighed heavily on my heart. I really wanted this experience for our students. But the safety and the financial health of our university must take precedence,” said Wright State President David R. Hopkins. Continue reading
Mowing for dollars
Student Government President-elect Lukas Wenrick grew successful business out of early adversity
A senior majoring in social science education, Lukas Wenrick hopes to pursue a career in higher education and perhaps run for public office. Continue reading
‘Pivotal Tuesdays’ seen as important resource for presidential debate watchers at Wright State
“Pivotal Tuesdays: Four Elections that Shaped the 20th Century” is this year’s Common Text and will be distributed to students this summer during Orientation. Continue reading
Students eager to volunteer and enter presidential debate ticket lottery
The deadline for Wright State students to apply as a debate volunteer is July 15, and the deadline for students to enter the ticket lottery is Aug. 29. Continue reading
Presidential debate expected to boost interest in Wright State’s democracy initiative with ThinkTV
Wright State and the Dayton PBS member station are collaborating on an online election hub designed to teach K-12 students about democracy and the political process. Continue reading
Marketing students float ideas on promoting the presidential debate at Wright State
Students in the Integrated Marketing Communication class create campaigns to promote the presidential debate and enhance the prestige of Wright State. Continue reading
Wright State statistics students to analyze presidential polls in debate-related project
Wright State statistics students will put their skills to work by analyzing data from presidential polls in every state to predict the likely nominees. Continue reading
