Wright State Headlines
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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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Apr 28
Wright State students spot the finish line, celebrate Spring Semester’s end at April Craze
The 14th annual April Craze gave students a chance to let loose, dance, enjoy great food and enjoy that summer is right around the corner. Continue reading
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Apr 28
Chick-fil-A near Wright State’s Dayton Campus approved by Beavercreek City Council
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve as a foundational component of Raider Row, a larger commercial development planned on land near Wright State University that spans portions of both Beavercreek and Fairborn. Continue reading
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Academics
Wearing thin
Wright State to play role in national research/prevention study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders
Wright State Professional Psychology students will participate in the Body Project, a national research study on body dissatisfaction and eating disorders. Continue reading
Wright State Musical Theatre/Acting Preparatory Program to hold summer camp
Wright State summer theatre camp “The Road to Broadway” is open to students ages 12-18 and will run July 6 to 11. Continue reading
Black engineering group helps prepares students for successful careers
The Wright State chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers helps prepare students for successful careers as engineers. Continue reading
Apocalypse now
Wright State’s Andrea Harris teaches course that explores social significance of zombie films in pop culture
Wright State lecturer Andrea Harris teaches a course that explores the social significance of zombie films and television shows in pop culture. Continue reading
More than 2,100 to graduate at Wright State’s spring commencement
Wright State will hold its 2015 spring commencement ceremony in the Nutter Center on Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Continue reading
Wright State to hire AmeriCorps VISTA members to help low-wealth, first-year students
Wright State plans to hire two AmeriCorps VISTA members to support low-wealth, first-year students and to connect them with the resources that will help them complete their degrees. Continue reading
Entrepreneur wins Wright State business plan competition
Excerpt A Wright State Student with a bright idea for moving yard equipment has taken a loan in the school’s business plan competition. Wright State University announced the winner of its first Wright Venture competition, which pitted several business ideas … Continue reading
Throwing pains
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry making champions out of Wright State students
Longtime judo instructor Mark Curry is making champions out of Wright State students through the Raider Active judo class. Continue reading
Local dermatologists to offer free skin cancer screenings May 11-15
The Boonshoft School of Medicine and Wright State Physicians are among those offering screenings during Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. Continue reading
Wright Stage stages ‘Sondheim on Sondheim’
Excerpt Sondheim, considered the greatest living composer of American musical theater, takes the spotlight in the multimedia musical revue “Sondheim on Sondheim.” The regional premiere of this entertaining and captivating showcase continues through next Sunday inside Wright State University’s intimate … Continue reading
