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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Medicine
Wright State research team finds increase in deaths from fentanyl and fentanyl analogs
Evidence from the study indicates the increasing and substantial role of illicitly manufactured fentanyl and the declining presence of heroin and pharmaceutical opioids in overdose fatalities. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine approved for a $25,000 funding award by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
The funding will support a research project focused on understanding the health needs of Ohio’s refugee population. Continue reading
Wright State student named national vice president of Student National Medical Association
Charles Grant III is just one of a few recent Boonshoft School of Medicine students who have served in national leadership positions for SNMA. Continue reading
Second Wright Leader Academy kicks off with new cohort of emerging university leaders
The second Wright Leader Academy cohort includes 14 participants from across the university. Continue reading
Former Purdue lineman finds new team at Boonshoft School of Medicine
Jason Tretter’s commitment to his teammates illustrates one of the reasons he always wanted to attend medical school. Continue reading
Interdisciplinary team awarded grants to transform primary care curriculum and opioid addiction training
The federal grant will help transform the primary care curriculum across faculty and graduate and undergraduate programs in family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics in addition to nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs. Continue reading
Medical student helps indigenous Mayan population in Guatemala
Brianna Williamson, a Boonshoft School of Medicine student, took a year off from medical school to immerse herself in rural Guatemala and care for patients. Continue reading
Medical student competes in elite 100-mile ultramarathons
For Teddy Bross, a fourth-year medical student at the School of Medicine, ultramarathon running helps him prepare for a career as a doctor. Continue reading
Robert L. Mott Jr. named medical director of CTRA
Robert Mott is retired U.S. Army colonel with 22 years of experience in population medicine, medical education, research, policy development, international health, corporate medicine and medical leadership. Continue reading
Medical students gain insight through global health experience in Malawi
Three Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine students helped clinicians with patients, checked on new mothers and worked in nutrition clinics, where they measured and documented children’s growth and immunizations. Continue reading
