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
Math makeover
Wright State alum Elizabeth Hachet credits university math program with giving her confidence in AmeriCorps job
Math was never the easiest subject for Elizabeth Hachet. In fact, it tripped her up several times when she was a student at Wright State University. Continue reading
Raidersgiving, Match Day, Science Olympiad voiced as Wright State points of pride in latest community dialogue
The explosive growth of Raidersgiving, a Thanksgiving celebration for Wright State University students who don’t go home for the holiday. Continue reading
Acceptance, belonging and teamwork voiced as Wright State strengths in latest community dialogue
The willingness to work together, the freedom to try new things and a strong sense of acceptance and community were among the strengths of Wright State voiced in the latest community dialogue session… Continue reading
Wright State pilot project has saved students more than $56,000 on textbooks, online access
An expanded pilot planned for the fall semester could result in savings students more than an estimated $600,000. Continue reading
A place to shine
Wright State University graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber help create a new home for university’s priceless archives
Wright State graduates Rob and Ann Weisgarber are among the first donors to support the campaign to build a new home for Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
Peace offering
Wright State alum Jacquelyn Weaver gives and receives with Peace Corps stint in Africa
Jacquelyn Weaver volunteered with the Peace Corps because she wanted to relate to people and help them without being motivated by money. Continue reading
Grand fan
Wright State’s Kristie McKiernan a full-throated superfan of the women's basketball team
Kristie McKiernan, Wright State grad and senior English lecturer, is a superfan of the Raiders, missing only three home games and attending road contests as far away as Chicago over the past eight years. Continue reading
Wright State adopting tuition guarantee program
Under the Wright Guarantee Tuition Program, newly admitted, degree-seeking undergraduate students who are Ohio residents will pay the same annual cost of tuition, housing and dining for four years of college. Continue reading
Wright State musical theatre grad Christian Duhamel wins prominent award for emerging artists
The 2018 Kleban Prize in Musical Theater recognized 2005 grad Christian Duhamel as the year’s most promising musical theatre librettist. Continue reading
Lake Campus to open new Agriculture and Water Quality Center
Wright State University’s Lake Campus will celebrate the opening of its Agriculture and Water Quality Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 2. Continue reading
