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
Peace officer
Wright State philosophy student John Klugh promotes non-violence, help for the homeless
Wright State philosophy/religion major John Klugh is a soldier in Ahimsa’s Army, the university’s peace and nonviolence club, which he helped found two years ago. Continue reading
CSIC to Rise. Shine. with kickoff celebration Feb. 26
Faculty, staff and retirees can donate to 1,600 scholarships and programs during the annual Campus Scholarship and Innovation Campaign “RISE. You Make Us SHINE.” Continue reading
Sensing victory
Wright State and Wright STEPP alum Adrienne Bolds-Ephrem flying high with Air Force sensors unit
After participating in the Wright STEPP program and earning two biomedical engineering degrees at Wright State, Adrienne Bolds-Ephrem is flying high with an Air Force sensors unit. Continue reading
Aviation filmmaker, Wright State grad to give keynote at Public History Symposium
Wright State’s Public History Graduate Symposium will explore “History Through a Prism: Untold Stories” on March 13. Continue reading
Wright State names Madhavi Kadakia professor and chair of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Madhavi P. Kadakia has been appointed chair of Wright State’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Continue reading
About conductor Keith Lockhart, Distinguished Visiting Artist
Distinguished Visiting Artist Keith Lockhart has served as conductor of the Boston Pops since 1995 and principal conductor of the BBC Concert Orchestra since 2010. Continue reading
Acclaimed conductor Keith Lockhart to teach at Wright State, lead ‘War Requiem’ performances
Conductor Keith Lockhart will teach master classes with School of Music students and conduct the “War Requiem” with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and Wright State Choirs. Continue reading
Wright State names 2015 Parent of the Year
Wright State’s Parent of the Year Award was presented to Savitri Devi, a student’s mother-in-law from India who traveled to Dayton to support her family.
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Mentoring program for women faculty in STEMMS expands
Mentoring program for women faculty in STEMMS disciplines enjoys exponential growth in the past year. Continue reading
Wright State grad Alexis Gomez advances to top 24 on ‘American Idol’
After performing in Hollywood, Alexis Gomez, a 2014 Wright State graduate, advanced on “American Idol.” Continue reading
