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
Wright State staff and faculty honored for excellence
President Cheryl B. Schrader and the campus community recognized award recipients during the University Convocation and Awards Ceremony. Continue reading
We Serve U to host annual Volunteer Fair Sept. 12
The annual Volunteer Fair will feature 28 nonprofit organizations for which Wright State students can volunteer. Continue reading
Wright State in the 2000s
Wright State continued to find success in the 2000s through financial growth and more student success. Continue reading
Wright State in the 1990s
The 1990s brought a growth spurt for Wright State, as the university opened seven buildings opened, three centers and Alumni Field. Continue reading
English enthusiasm
After a 10-year break, Samantha Cornett returned to Wright State and is now thriving in the English program
After a 10-year break, Samantha Cornett returned to Wright State and is now thriving in the English program. Continue reading
On the rise
With new fall class, high school valedictorians and salutatorians increase for fifth straight year at Wright State
Wright State’s entering class includes 174 undergraduate students who were high school valedictorians or salutatorians. Continue reading
Laboratory love
Wright State alum Brandon Baum '17 wins prestigious honor from American Society for Clinical Pathology
Brandon Baum uses the skills from his biology degree and certificate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences to analyze lab work. Continue reading
Campus buzzes with first weekend activities
Wright State freshmen and upperclassmen were able to participate in first weekend events over the past four days. Continue reading
Celebrating Wright State’s 50th: How Hamilton Hall got its name
It turns out Hamilton was not a person at all, but rather a reference to a prehistoric river deep below the surface of the Miami Valley. Continue reading
Moved in: 1,300 new students hit campus
Move-in Day on Wright State’s Dayton Campus began at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24 as 1,300 new students arrived at their new home. Continue reading
