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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Giving back
By passing along experience, Kim Demmings ’15, ’19 helps student-athletes succeed
Former Wright State basketball star Kim Demmings now helps current Raiders as the academic advisor in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Continue reading
Shining light
From branch campus beginnings to small-school radiance and Division I brilliance, Wright State athletics has glowed brightly over the past 50 years
From humble beginnings to Division I success, take a closer look at Wright State athletics through the years. Continue reading
A creative force
From theme parks to cruise ships, acting alumnus Jake Lockwood puts his unique spin on elevating the guest experience
Wright State acting alumnus Jake Lockwood develops unique and interactive entertainment experiences for Disney audiences. Continue reading
Family atmosphere brings Raiders baseball home
The Wright State baseball team has experienced continued success under head coach Alex Sogard, winning the Horizon League and appearing in the NCAA regional tournament the last two seasons. Continue reading
The culture of athletics
At Wright State, the game plan for sports is spelled P.S.A.
At Wright State, athletics is third in a student’s life, according to athletics director Bob Grant’s P.S.A. culture. Learn more about P.S.A. and what it means. Continue reading
Wright State graduate’s book empowers and educates kids about wearing eyeglasses
Wright State English graduate Kristin B. Gyimah was inspired to write “Teddy Gets Glasses” by one of her children. Continue reading
Oh, howl yeah!
A Homecoming Dance highlighted Wright State’s packed Homecoming week on the Dayton Campus Jan. 21 through Jan. 28. Continue reading
2023 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members
The Wright State Alumni Association honored Alumni Achievement Awards recipients Aurea Rivera ’82, Mark Espy ’81, Christina Knowles ’14, ’16, Stephen Hampton ’80 and Virginia Krause Hess. Continue reading
It’s Homecoming week on Wright State’s Dayton Campus
The annual chili cookoff, two men’s basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards and a Homecoming Dance highlight Wright State University’s packed Homecoming week Continue reading
Onome Scott-Emuakpor discovered true passion at Wright State
Mechanical engineering graduate Onome Scott-Emuakpor seeks to push thresholds of advanced technology in aerospace systems as the founder of Hyphen Innovations. Continue reading
