Author Archives: Wright State Media Team

Wright State University honors staff for excellence, innovation and service

A select group of staff members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing excellence in human relations, leadership, service, performance, innovation and student success. Continue reading →

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Wright State University honors faculty for excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement

Nine faculty members will be honored with the 2026 President’s Awards for Excellence, recognizing sustained excellence in teaching, research, professional service and community engagement. Continue reading →

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Dayton Business Journal: Wright State receives positive Moody’s rating, pointing to strong financial standing for the college

Wright State University has received a positive grading from a respected independent credit agency, pointing to a healthy financial standing for the university. Wright State was recently upgraded from a stable grade to positive by Moody’s Ratings, a global credit rating … Continue reading →

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Wright State awards free tuition to two students at volleyball match

The contest was a collaborative effort to increase student engagement and build excitement around the Fall Semester and Raider Athletics

Wright State Athletics, the Division of Student Affairs and President Sue Edwards teamed up to give away a year of free tuition to two students during the Wright State volleyball match against Santa Clara. Continue reading →

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A legacy of remembrance

The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center supports instruction across education, ethics, medicine and social sciences

The Dayton Holocaust Resource Center’s 25th anniversary recognizes its impact across the Miami Valley and the generosity of founder Renate Frydman. Continue reading →

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Growing up Raiders

For the Bambakidis family, Wright State was a home away from home

A Wright State family legacy spans three generations, shaped by basketball games, lecture halls and lifelong campus connections. Continue reading →

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Students find jobs, co-ops and confidence at Lake Campus Career Hub

The Lake Campus Career Hub is a one-stop resource for career exploration, job shadowing, professional document review, interview practice, internship searches and major advising. Continue reading →

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Wright State outlook revised to positive by Moody’s, reflecting further confidence in the university

Independent assessment recognizes the university’s disciplined financial management and stable operations, as well as its ability to navigate future challenges

Moody’s Investors Service has revised Wright State University’s outlook to positive from stable while affirming its A2 issuer and debt ratings, reflecting continued progress in enrollment growth, financial performance and strategic partnerships. Continue reading →

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Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics

Brad Chandler brings innovative and forward-thinking Division I leadership to guide the future of Wright State Athletics

With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading →

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Wright State expands research and teaching capabilities with Ohio Supercomputer Center

Shared high performance computing resources enable work across disciplines and create new opportunities for students and faculty

Wright State’s partnership with the Ohio Supercomputer Center gives students access to large-scale computing power to run more complex work in an environment that mirrors real-world research computing. Continue reading →

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