Wright State Headlines
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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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Jul 7
Profitable pitch
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
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Jul 3
Wright State alum Lindsay Aitchison fulfills childhood space-agency dream
Wright State engineering alum Lindsay Aitchison received the 2025 College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies Outstanding Alumni Award. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Grand opening of extension to Andrews Hall at Lake Campus draws state government leaders
The 7,000-square-foot extension includes a new Library and Technology Center, the Nursing Simulation Learning Resource Center, a science education classroom and a science research lab. Continue reading
Béla John Bognár, professor emeritus of social work, passes away at 88
Béla John Bognár founded a scholarship fund that has provided support for 255 Hungarian students. Continue reading
Wright State’s Dayton Regional STEM School honored as National Blue Ribbon School
The award recognizes the value of the school’s inclusive culture, outstanding staff and project-based educational model and its engagement with community partners. Continue reading
Battle tested
Wright State grad student Loghan Young turns military experience into college success
Loghan Young, a Master of Public Administration student, helps fellow veterans succeed as a graduate assistant in the Veteran and Military Center. Continue reading
Nick Warrington to oversee ArtsGala as COLA’s director of events and community engagement
Nick Warrington, a 2012 Wright State graduate, hopes to attract more first-time attendees and enhance the experience of all attendees at ArtsGala. Continue reading
Stop the Bleed
The Wright State College of Nursing and Health hosted an hourlong training session for students, faculty and staff to save lives. Two additional Stop the Bleed training sessions are planned for later this semester. Continue reading
Wright State alumni lead Oktoberfest at Dayton Art Institute
Wright State grads Patty and Michael Griest, who is also director of student enrollment services are co-chairs of the Dayton Art Institute’s annual Oktoberfest. Continue reading
For the love of the game
Wright State soccer player Deri Corfe left his native England to continue to play the game that he loves in the United States. Continue reading
Wright State’s College of Nursing ranked third in Ohio
Wright State University’s College of Nursing and Health has been ranked third in Ohio for the quality of its nursing programs. Continue reading
Prevent defense
Tylar O’Neal-White heads up Wright State’s Power Based Violence Program
Tylar O’Neal-White provides support and resources for students who experience power-based violence. Continue reading
