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 U.S. foreign policy and a student life feature on pickleball.

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.

WDTN 2 News: Washington Nationals select Wright State catcher Boston Smith in 2025 MLB Draft
Boston Smith is the 21st Wright State baseball player drafted since 2015.

WDTN 2 News: Wright State named Collegiate Purple Star campus for military support efforts
The Ohio Department of Higher Education recognized Wright State University as a Collegiate Purple Star campus for its support of veterans and military-affiliated students.

Inside Higher Ed: College students pick up pickleball
Wright State’s new pickleball court was featured in an Inside Higher Ed story on the increase of the sport on university campuses.

WDTN 2 News: Wright State police recognized for work by state organization
The Wright State University Police Department was named the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police and the Law Enforcement Foundation’s “Agency of the Month” for July.

B.J. Bethel Interviews Everyone Podcast: Wright State political scientist discusses implications of U.S. bombing in Iran
Vaughn Shannon, Ph.D., professor of political science, joined journalist B.J. Bethel to offer insight into the political and strategic ramifications of recent U.S. military actions in Iran.

Dayton Daily News: Wright State grad elected president of Off-Broadway League
Wright State University musical theatre graduate Joey Monda, a three-time Tony Award winner, has been elected president of the Off-Broadway League.