Monthly Archives: July 2025

Wright State July 2025 media highlights

Recent media coverage highlighted Wright State University’s new scholarship for active-duty military, its Collegiate Purple Star campus designation, catcher Boston Smith’s MLB draft selection and alumnus Joey Monda’s election as president of the Off-Broadway League, along with faculty insight on … Continue reading

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Wright State’s Lake Campus ranked as Ohio’s best value in higher education

Wright State’s Lake Campus was ranked as the best value among all Ohio colleges and universities by the financial planning website SmartAsset, thanks to its affordability, student success outcomes and financial aid support. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, Lake Campus, News, Rankings, Student Success, Undergraduate |

Wright State University earns Collegiate Purple Star renewal for support of military-connected students, veterans

Wright State University was once again recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education for its commitment to supporting military-connected students and veterans. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Home news sidebar, Military & Veterans, News, Rankings |

Five friends reunite in Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine

Former College of Science and Mathematics Dean’s Circle leaders Gabbie Ramos, Cassie Poeppelman, Hannah Baumgardner, Hannah Davidson and Rahul Shah will continue their shared journey as classmates at the Boonshoft School of Medicine. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Biology, Home news sidebar, Medical Students, Medicine, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, News, Pre-Health, Science & Mathematics |

Wright State’s successful baseball season fuels excitement at youth summer camps

Young athletes flocked to Wright State’s baseball, soccer and basketball camps this summer, energized by the university’s athletic success and upgraded facilities. Continue reading

Posted in Around Campus, Athletics, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Videos |

Spectrum News: Wright State launches scholarship for active-duty military members

A new undergraduate scholarship at Wright State University is aiming to reduce the financial burden of active-duty military members, activated Guard members and reservists. The Active Duty Military Undergraduate Scholarship pays tuition costs for tuition assistance-approved courses which are not … Continue reading

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Neurosurgeon earns Wright State’s Distinguished Alumni Award

Neurosurgeon Nicholas C. Bambakidis received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award from the Wright State University Alumni Association. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Alumni Association, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Physics, Science & Mathematics, Videos |

Wright State Police Department honored for excellence in community policing

The Wright State Police Department was named the July Agency of the Month by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation. Continue reading

Posted in Awards, Home news sidebar, News, Public Safety, Staff |

Wright State ranked among top universities worldwide for third consecutive year

Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Enrollment Management, Home news sidebar, International Students, News, Rankings |

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Wright State grad used Wright Venture competition to kickstart successful roofing business

Wright State entrepreneurship graduate Peyton Hoff used his $6,000 Wright Venture competition prize money to launch Absolute Roofing Services, which has grown into a thriving business. Continue reading

Posted in Academics, Alumni, Business, Home news sidebar, Homepage Photos and Video, News, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, and Management, Videos |