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
Growing sport
The fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is now being played on-campus. Continue reading
Raiders’ historic season ends against No. 13 Georgia Tech in NCAA volleyball tournament
The Wright State volleyball team wrapped up a historic season that included 23 consecutive wins, an 18–0 conference record and its third trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last four years. Continue reading
Science of exercise
Wright State athlete and physical education graduate student Abigail Halsey studies how aerobic exercise can benefit children with autism. Continue reading
Wright State historical archaeologist Lance Greene nominated for North Carolina literary award
Lance Greene, professor of anthropology, is a finalist for the Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award for “Their Determination to Remain: A Cherokee Community’s Resistance to the Trail of Tears in North Carolina.” Continue reading
Wright State to begin offering midterm grades for undergraduate courses in spring semester
Providing midterm grades is a best practice and is critical to the support and success of Wright State students. Continue reading
Random acts of kindness
Kindness has always been one of the central themes in Wright State English graduate Brieanna Wilkoff’s life and in her young adult novel, “I’ll Be There for You.” Continue reading
Wright State renal physiologist Clintoria Williams receives $2M award for chronic kidney disease research
Clintoria Williams, associate professor of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology, will further her research aimed at identifying novel therapeutic approaches effective for chronic kidney disease. Continue reading
Raiders to meet Georgia Tech in third NCAA volleyball tournament appearance in four seasons
The Wright State volleyball team will play Georgia Tech in the opening round of the NCAA Championship on Dec. 1. Continue reading
Breaking bread
Raider community comes together for holiday meal
Wright State University students, staff, faculty and alumni enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal together at the 11th annual Raidersgiving. Continue reading
Cops stock campus pantry just in time for holidays
For the fourth consecutive year, the Wright State University Police Department participated in No-Shave November in a fundraising effort that benefited the Raider Food Pantry. Continue reading
