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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Wright State in the News
Tony nominees have local connections
Excerpt The Human Race Theatre Company, the University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music and Wright State University all have reason to celebrate today. A number of theater professionals responsible for Tony-nominated Broadway shows have local connections. … Wright State grads … Continue reading
Video—Wright State student wins Ms. Wheelchair Ohio crown
Wright State student Elizabeth Schrack won the 2014 Ms. Wheelchair Ohio pageant and will represent the state at a national competition in August. Watch the interview from Fox 45 in the Morning.
A game and a plan
Wright State women’s basketball player Courtney Boyd tells her story of growing up and making the best of her situation as a child and now young adult in NCAA Champion Magazine. NCAA author Amy Wimmer Schwarb and photographer Amanda Goehlert … Continue reading
Wright State wants funk music memorabilia
Excerpt Wright State University has joined the movement to preserve and promote Dayton’s funk music heritage. The university’s Special Collections and Archives department will collect funk-music related documents as part of a partnership with Dayton Funk Dynasty Group. The non-profit … Continue reading
Video—Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi on Dayton funk at Wright State
Dawne Dewey and Gino Pasi of Wright State’s special collections and archives on why the university is helping preserve Dayton funk. Watch the video at whio.com.
Video—Wright State University president makes a visit
Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was the guest of honor at St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Hopkins updated rotary members on the ongoing efforts at Wright State University Lake Campus, which includes adding programs to the … Continue reading
Video—Wright State grad student’s website helps concussion victims
As spring sports pick up, so do safety concerns and fear of concussions. There are a number of resources available to help families, including a newer state law to better protect our kids. “That timeline is just gone for me, … Continue reading
Video—Mad Men: The Class
Andrew Strombeck, associate professor of English, discusses his course Mad Men and Literature 1965–70 on Fox 45 in the Morning. The course uses Mad Men to show the influence literature has on pop culture. Watch the interview from Fox 45.
Audio—History professor Paul Lockhart on ‘Miami Valley Voices’
History professor Paul Lockhart appeared on Miami Valley Voices, with host Ron Rollins of the Dayton Daily News, on WHIO 95.7 FM on April 13 and 20. Lockhart discussed the significance of World War I, its impact on the Miami Valley … Continue reading
Photo gallery: Wright State University ArtsGala 2014
Wright State University students perform during the ArtsGala on Saturday, April 12. The annual fundraiser was expected to bring in more than $100,000 to provide scholarships to students in the university’s arts programs. View photos of ArtsGala from the Dayton … Continue reading
