Wright State Headlines
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Jul 24
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
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Jul 22
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
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Jul 18
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
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Jul 17
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
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Jul 14
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
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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
Profitable pitch
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
Wright State’s Calamityville hosts its largest joint medical training operation
Wright State’s Calamityville served as a key host site for Relentless Valor, where nearly 400 military personnel conducted joint medical and combat readiness training alongside international observers. Continue reading
Crash course
Wright State emergency medicine residents train in field rescues and extrications to understand patient traumas
Boonshoft School of Medicine emergency medicine residents trained outside the hospital, combining vehicle extrication exercises and battlefield simulation to gain firsthand insight into prehospital care. Continue reading
Wright State hosts visitors from around Ohio and across the globe for NATO events
During the NATO session in Dayton, Wright State University served as a key support hub, providing meals and housing for over 300 public safety officials. Continue reading
Ben Schaefer honored for 2024 Wright State University Officer of the Year
The Wright State Department of Public Safety honored several police officers, dispatchers, a community member and staff member for their hard work, dedication and support over the past year. Continue reading
Eye in the sky
Wright State’s drone officer uses aerial technology to keep campus safe on the ground
Wright State’s Police Department adds new innovative drone technology to enhance campus safety. Continue reading
Wright State engineering seniors showcase designs and research at expo
Wright State engineering students showcased their technical expertise and creative problem-solving at the annual Senior Design Expo. Continue reading
Wright State’s College of Science and Mathematics celebrates achievements of first-year students
More than 100 Wright State University students and their families gathered in the Student Union Atrium to celebrate a major milestone: completing their first year in the College of Science and Mathematics. Continue reading
Delicious bytes and beats
Wright State computer engineering prodigy hits the right notes in the classroom and cafeteria
For Colby Anderson, who will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering this spring at age 18, playing the piano provides a much-needed creative outlet. Continue reading
