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 alumna Amy Riegel named executive director of state homeless coalition
Wright State political science graduate Amy Riegel works to end homelessness and promotes decent, safe, fair, affordable housing for all. Continue reading
Student housing adds health-centered enhancements
Since the fall of last year, the staff at Crawford Hoying have been busy making enhancements to campus housing to improve students’ experiences and health. Continue reading
Wright State trustees approve fiscal year 2023 budget
The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a budget plan that guides operations, supports the university’s academic mission and continues investing in student success. Continue reading
Students in Archaeology Field School excavate 100-year-old family farm
Wright State students find numerous artifacts during excavation of 100-year-old family farm. Continue reading
Engineering and Computer Science students earn Dayton Workforce Partnership scholarships
“Over the years, we have awarded by far more scholarships to Wright State students than all other area colleges,” said Ron Adler. Continue reading
Wright State theatre graduate Joey Monda wins third Tony Award
Wright State musical theatre graduate Joey Monda has once again won a Tony Award for his excellent work as one of the producers for an acclaimed musical. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Tom Jenkins receives prestigious science teaching fellowship
Tom Jenkins, a STEM teacher for Greenon Local Schools, was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Fellow. Continue reading
13 Wright State faculty, staff and alumni named to Dayton Business Journal Forty Under 40 list
The honorees include Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, and Brooke Johnson Leppla, associate director of alumni and donor marketing and communication. Continue reading
Wright State Nursing Chair Ann Stalter selected to advance environmental health nursing, research and education
Ann Stalter is a member of the inaugural cohort of the Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists. Continue reading
Carol Loranger appointed vice provost for faculty affairs at Wright State
Carol Loranger, the former associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts, had served as interim vice provost for faculty affairs since October 2021. Continue reading
