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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Academics
Investing in the future
Wright State graduate Vercie Lark ’86 and his wife, Lisa, created a scholarship fund for students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Lisa and Vercie Lark’s scholarship assists students who can easily get overlooked when it comes to needing money for college. Continue reading
Students will tackle climate change during Innovation Weekend
Wright State students will devise opportunities to address the causes of climate change during Innovation Weekend, Nov. 6–8. Continue reading
Air Force to utilize Boonshoft School of Medicine laboratories for research initiatives
Wright State and the Air Force Research Laboratory will research the stressors that affect pilots and the impact they have on the mission and a pilot’s well-being. Continue reading
Wright State theatre grad Joey Monda nominated for two Tony Awards
2012 graduate Joey Monda received two Tony Awards nominations for Best Play as producer of “Slave Play” and “The Inheritance.” Continue reading
Some international students maintain campus presence with in-person English classes
This semester, the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes (LEAP) Intensive English Program has offered most of its English-as-a-second-language courses in-person. Continue reading
Family tree
Wright State community and public may soon get easy access to ‘Burly,’ a 200-year-old bur oak tree in the campus woods
The largest tree in Wright State’s campus woods is a bur oak estimated to be about two centuries old. Continue reading
‘An artist in everyone’
Department of Art and Art History to open printmaking course to non-art majors
Opening art courses to non-majors allows students to maintain a creative outlet and distinguish themselves in the job marketing. Continue reading
Data base
Wright State faculty member Amir Zadeh teaches the next generation of data scientists at the Raj Soin College of Business
Amir Zadeh, associate professor of management information systems, teaches the data visualization class for students pursuing their master of accountancy degrees. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine Master of Public Health program provides contact tracing support
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to affect the Dayton region, Master of Public Health Program leaders immediately reached out to help. Continue reading
Coat collectors
Wright State University social work majors are collecting winter coats for students at Fairborn Primary School. Continue reading
