Wright State Headlines
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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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Jul 9
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
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Jul 8
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
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Employee Wellness
Wright State to host Project Blackbird, a live event promoting mental health, with special guest Anthony Muñoz
The March 19 event will feature a screening of “Blackbird” and a panel discussion on the complexities of mental health challenges, particularly eating disorders. Continue reading
Wright State University to celebrate World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10
Wright State’s celebration of World Mental Health Day will highlight the importance of mental health for all and promote resources and strategies for maintaining well-being. Continue reading
Wright State to host panel discussion on addressing ‘Mental Health Matters’ on Sept. 17
Wright State, the Dayton Daily News and the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association will host an event about mental health and strategies to improve access to treatment, crisis response and recovery support. Continue reading
Raider resilience
Wright State University hosted a special week of programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week and on World Mental Health Day. Continue reading
Wright State Cares
Wright State launches tool to help connect students and employees to mental health resources
Faculty, staff and students refer students and coworkers who are struggling to get the help they need through Wright State Cares. Continue reading
Wright State to promote mental well-being during Raider Resilience Week and World Mental Health Day
Wright State will host programming dedicated to nurturing the mental well-being of students, faculty and staff during Raider Resilience Week, Oct. 2–10, and World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. Continue reading
Ombudsperson Greg Scharer serving Wright State students, employees
Wright State University community members have an advocate and a confidant they can go to discuss campus-related problems in university ombudsperson Greg Scharer. Continue reading
Mental Health Task Force aims to create culture of well-being at Wright State
A presidential task force is working to create a culture of well-being and care at Wright State and raise awareness of resources available to help students, faculty and staff prioritize their mental health. Continue reading
Wright State, Fairborn and YMCA will explore partnership on a possible new facility on campus
A new YMCA on the university’s campus would serve Fairborn residents and Wright State students, faculty and staff. Continue reading
Dayton Campus COVID-19 testing and vaccination center opens, required surveillance testing begins
Wright State will offer free COVID-19 vaccines and weekly required surveillance testing to students, faculty and staff in the testing and vaccination center, 023 Student Union. Continue reading
