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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News
Wright State University Foundation welcomes new trustees
Wright State alumni Tony Alexander, Bob Reynolds and Loghan Young and graduate student Doniska Taylor joined the Wright State University Foundation Board of Trustees. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre productions saluted by Dayton.com as among area’s best in 2021–22
Wright State’s productions of “Sweat” and “Sweet Charity” were honored as the best local university productions. Continue reading
Bad to the Boon
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine welcomed 132 new students during a special ceremony on July 9, formally marking the start of their medical education. Continue reading
Uganda, water and the engineer
Biomedical engineering major John Wilke works with Wright State’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders to improve sanitation in a small village in Uganda. Continue reading
Future students can discover the full Wright State experience at Raider Open House July 22
Future undergraduate students, including transfer students, who attend Raider Open House on July 22 will learn why it’s a great time to be a Raider. Continue reading
School of Professional Psychology faculty member discusses couple and family therapy for substance use disorders
Jeremiah Schumm, Ph.D., professor in Wright State University’s School of Professional Psychology, discussed his recent article in the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy that reviewed the last decade of the evidence base for couple and family-based interventions for substance … Continue reading
Laser-focused learning
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Wright State in April, Jacen Urbaniak will pursue a Ph.D. in physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Continue reading
School of Professional Psychology faculty member Susan George chosen as American Psychological Association Fellow
Susan George, assistant professor in the School of Professional Psychology, was named a Fellow in the American Psychological Association’s Leadership and Education Advancement Program. Continue reading
Graduation triumvirate
Siblings Melissa, Jacob and Joshua Ward graduated together as members of Wright State’s spring class of 2022
Wright State’s spring commencement ceremonies were three times as special for the Ward family, who celebrated the graduation of siblings Melissa, Jacob and Joshua. Continue reading
Music man
Hollywood composer and Wright State alumnus Steve Hampton continues to support music students by donating recording equipment to the School of Music. Continue reading
