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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Offices
GE Aerospace career summit benefits Wright State electrical engineering student
Nathan McDowell, a senior majoring in electrical engineering at Wright State, accepted a job offer after attending a GE Aerospace career development program. Continue reading
Wright State University honors staff and faculty for excellence
Wright State University honored recipients of the Faculty and Staff President’s Awards for Excellence on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Continue reading
2024 President’s Award for Excellence in Human Relations (Unclassified)
Heath Marker, assistant director of new student orientationPart of the series: President's Awards for Excellence 2024
Heath Marker, assistant director of new student orientation, is committed to meeting the needs of students, collaborating with campus partners and fostering meaningful relationships. Continue reading
Wall Street Journal ranks Wright State top public university in Ohio for social mobility
“Wright State is committed to providing all students with access to a high-quality education, no matter what walk of life they come from, and helping them get across the finish line with a degree,” said President Sue Edwards. Continue reading
Enrollment at Wright State climbs for third consecutive year
The number of first-time undergraduate students at Wright State University has increased by 44% over the last three years and is up 17.5% compared to fall 2023. Continue reading
Wright State launches new program to train more high school teachers to teach College Credit Plus courses
Local high school teachers were able to take English classes at Wright State this summer to earn credentials need to teach College Credit Plus courses. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine bolstering local public health workforce
The Boonshoft School of Medicine is collaborating with health departments in southwest Ohio to help prepare the next generation of public health leaders and skilled practitioners. Continue reading
Students can earn an MBA faster while saving money through new accelerated program offered by Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business
Wright State’s Raj Soin College of Business created the Accelerated Business Essentials program to reduce the time and cost of obtaining a Master of Business Administration. Continue reading
Operation Move-In welcomes largest number of residential students to Wright State’s Dayton Campus in over a decade
Wright State University welcomed more than 2,300 new and returning residential students to the Dayton Campus during Operation Move-In on Aug. 21-24. Continue reading
Wright State alum Gary Norman takes pride in meeting challenges head on
Wright State history grad Gary Norman is an attorney who advocates for those often overlooked in society. Continue reading
