Wright State Headlines
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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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Jun 4
Wright State University partners with Indiana University East to expand pathway to in-demand medical laboratory careers
Indiana University East students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Life Science from IU East and a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science from Wright State under a new agreement between the two institutions. Continue reading
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Alumni Profile
Motion pictures alumnus to screen film on Ohio’s rivers during Earth Week at Wright State
Wright State will screen “Call of the Scenic River: An Ohio Journey” on April 16 as part of its Earth Week events. Continue reading
After career in secret work, Wright State grad is back in classroom—as teacher
Peering over wire-rimmed eyeglasses as she scribbles equations onto a blackboard with old-fashioned chalk, Betsy Stone Witt could easily be mistaken for a career math teacher. Continue reading
A gift of knowledge
Martinez said she chose one of her most cherished pieces to give to the college—a first edition textbook written by famed nurse Florence Nightingale. Continue reading
Alumna’s trailer park film to screen at Slamdance
PARK is the story of a girl living in a trailer park and drifting through life. Continue reading
Wright State grad softens hardships for returning military veterans
It was a chance encounter with a military veteran struggling to get his college education that inspired Marilyn McCauley’s crusade. Continue reading
Wright State alumna helps Miamisburg kids make web friends
Most people don’t think about their job while they’re on vacation. But while she was honeymooning in Jamaica… Continue reading
Wright State’s latest “Broadway Baby”
Nick Verina reprises his role in “Follies” on the Great White Way. Continue reading
Wright State alumna releases cabaret album
Leslie Irene Benson returns as half of the new “piano pop cabaret project.” Continue reading
Wright State grad sings national anthem at MLB game
Wright State alumnus Nick Verina sang the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in May. Verina sang at a Washington Nationals game in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Ann Weisgarber shortlisted for Ohioana Book Award
Wright State University alumna and award-winning author Ann Weisgarber is one of six finalists… Continue reading
