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
Bound for Yale
David Baugham, former Student Government president, hopes to manage a health-related nonprofit organization. Continue reading
Gold standard
Elizabeth Freeman, who uses her degree to mine for gold in Alaska, had her college career interrupted for three years before returning. "I feel like I am finally achieving the goals I set out for myself all those years ago."
2015 Wright State graduate Elizabeth Freeman works as a geologist at a gold mine near Juneau, Alaska. Continue reading
Connections through conversation
UCIE’s Conversation Club unites international students with American students to encourage learning. Continue reading
Doubling down
2018 Wright State grad Julia Gomez-Cambronero combines her love of theater and Spanish for double degrees
2018 Wright State graduate Julia Gomez-Cambronero’s Spanish heritage influences her theatre performances. Continue reading
Wright State, Ohio’s public universities seek to close attainment gap
Forward Ohio highlights higher ed’s role in economy and society
Ohio’s 14 public universities, including Wright State University, are launching a statewide communication campaign designed to raise awareness of the value of public higher education. Continue reading
At spring commencement, President Schrader encourages graduates to be entrepreneurs, innovators, humanitarians
“I have seen firsthand your passion for helping others. Never forget that one person can make a difference,” President Cheryl B. Schrader told graduates. Continue reading
More than skin deep
Wright State alum Katherine Heminger excels as a scientist with Procter and Gamble
Katherine Heminger returned to the university to teach a seminar and meet with Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Program students. Continue reading
Ready to teach
Wright State University education majors had a chance to search for teaching jobs at the Education Expo on April 12 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Wright State will offer organizational leadership degree to Edison State students
Students at Edison State Community College’s Piqua Campus can earn a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Wright State without leaving their home campus. Continue reading
Senior Olivia Kriel named Wright State Student Employee of the Year
Olivia Kriel has been named Wright State University’s 2018 Student Employee of the Year. Continue reading
