Wright State Headlines
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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Apr 30
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
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Apr 29
A path shaped by service
Mitch Eiting, who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus at commencement. Continue reading
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Apr 29
Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement
Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
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Health, Education, & Human Services
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
Wright State University will celebrate more than 1,650 graduates during its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies held April 30 through May 2 on the Dayton and Lake Campuses. Continue reading
Wright State University leads $2.5 million federal initiative to bring AI education to rural Ohio
From rural high schools to college classrooms, students will build AI skills for the workforce and teachers will gain the training to take them there
Wright State has received a $2.5 million federal grant to develop AI-focused curriculum and train educators to teach it, with the goal of expanding artificial intelligence literacy from rural schools through colleges and into the workforce. Continue reading
Wright State’s Boonshoft School of Medicine ranked No. 1 in Ohio for producing primary care physicians in U.S. News rankings
Programs across engineering, business and health fields were also recognized locally and nationally
Nationally, the Boonshoft School of Medicine ranks 43rd — placing it in the top 25% — among 172 medical schools for primary care graduates in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings. Continue reading
Turning injury into impact
Wright State alumna Siobhan Fagan ’04 channels her own experience into a career supporting young athletes
Because her own athletic career was cut short due to injury, Siobhan Fagan ’04 has made it her goal as an athletic trainer to ensure others in her care don’t suffer a similar fate. Continue reading
Building belonging
Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02 has spent her career helping organizations build cultures where people thrive
Tonya Mathis, who earned degrees in rehabilitation services and education from Wright State, credits the university with helping her find her voice and define her purpose. Continue reading
Wright State Police Chief Kurt Holden graduates from FBI National Academy
Kurt Holden, Wright State’s chief of police and director of public safety, will bring national-level training and global connections back to campus after graduating from the FBI National Academy. Continue reading
Wake-up call
Wright State senior Lily Kaval channels narcolepsy experience into nationally recognized research
Wright State senior Lily Kaval has turned her experience living with narcolepsy into impactful research, earning an invitation to present her work at the highly competitive 2026 American Counseling Association conference. Continue reading
Portrait of perseverance
Elementary education major Mylie Green overcomes obstacles to thrive as a Wright State student
Mylie Green arrived at Wright State unsure she’d last a semester. Now she’s a Student Government senator, passionate advocate for students who need a voice and future teacher determined to make a difference in the classroom. Continue reading
Wright State to expand nursing facilities to meet workforce needs and prepare more graduates for in-demand careers
$6 million investment will give more nursing students expanded training opportunities in modern facilities
Wright State University will invest $6 million to expand and modernize its nursing facilities on the Dayton Campus, nearly doubling enrollment to more than 700 students to enhance training capacity and help meet regional workforce needs. Continue reading
