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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Student Profile
Base bandit
Wright State outfielder J.D. Orr breaks Raiders’ season and career records for stolen bases
Senior J.D. Orr has stolen 57 bases this year and 115 steals during his NCAA career, both Wright State records. Continue reading
New kid on the block
Wright State computer science grad student Aman Ali Pogaku was a featured speaker at national blockchain conference
Aman Ali Pogaku, a computer science graduate student at Wright State, is working on using blockchain to develop artificial intelligence and virtual reality assets management solutions. Continue reading
Wright State senior is driven to serve
Wright State senior Kareem Garrett, who majors in human resources management, tries to be the “best I can be in the moment.” Continue reading
Overcoming the impossible
At Wright State, Olivia Kilby, a senior political science and liberal studies major, discovered she can accomplish great things in her life. Continue reading
‘I am a warrior’
Theatre studies major Nerissa Jheanelle finds her voice with impressive display of theatre and performing arts
Nerissa Jheanelle, a theatre studies major, has been prolific at Wright State, producing a play, a dance, a movie and a musical. Continue reading
Balancing act
Stevie Lamblin ’16 combines professional dance with the study of psychology
Stevie Lamblin performs with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company while pursuing master’s degree in clinical mental health at Wright State. Continue reading
World class
A Fulbright in Taiwan will be the latest of many international education experiences for Wright State student Emma Peterson
When she begins her Fulbright experience in Taiwan this summer, it will be the fifth foreign country Emma Peterson has lived and studied in during the past four years. Continue reading
Health department
Wright State senior Katelyn Howard uses her education in sports science to help cancer patients
Katelyn Howard, a senior sports science major at Wright State, helps cancer patients with their physical therapy as part of her job at Maple Tree Cancer Alliance. Continue reading
Ring leader
Wright State music student Noah Carpenter brings the carillon to life from atop a bell tower at a Middletown church
Noah Carpenter, organ performance and vocal music education major, may be the youngest carillonneur in the country. Continue reading
Digital detective
Wright State computer science major Jacquelyn Smith completes internship with the FBI
An internship with the FBI has led Wright State junior Jacquelyn Smith to pursue a career in law enforcement after she graduates. Continue reading
