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
Science Olympiad returns to Wright State with tournament Feb. 7
Wright State will host 1,500 middle and high school students from 11 states during the Science Olympiad Invitational Tournament. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine student featured in President Obama’s speech at White House press conference
President Obama calls Wright State medical student an inspiration during a press conference at the White House on Friday. Continue reading
Cleveland catch
Wright State’s Diamond Williams links social work with mental health, community activism
Diamond Williams links social work with mental health, community activism. Her early knowledge of Wright State and her father’s connection drew her to the university. Continue reading
Economic good
Wright State taking part in national initiative on impact of economic inequality
Wright State is participating in a national initiative researching economic inequality’s impact on democracy and encourage students to live lives of informed civic engagement. Continue reading
Wright State teaches about civil rights beyond the classroom
Kimberly Barrett, vice president for multicultural affairs and community engagement, discussed The Phoenix Project: A Call to Action 2015, a series of programs and discussions exploring civil liberties and voting rights in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Voting … Continue reading
Mentoring magic
Bolinga Center’s Ujima program boosting first-year African-American students’ success
Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center mentoring program is helping to boost success of first-year African-American students. Continue reading
Wright State Theatre presents Jane Austen’s classic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Wright State University Theatre’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” opens Jan. 29 and runs through Feb. 8 in the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Wright State’s UCIE now a Passport Acceptance Facility
It took over a year of work with the Bureau of Consulate Affairs, but this month, finally Joy Wanderi and the University Center for International Education got their wish: the UCIE is now one of six Passport Acceptance Facilities in Dayton. Continue reading
Jefferson Township Community Health Fair set for Jan. 31
Reach Out of Montgomery County and Jefferson Township will sponsor a free health fair for residents of Jefferson Township on Jan. 31. Continue reading
Two Wright State employees recognized by the American Council on Education
Wright State’s Melissa Gruys and Latricia Milhouse recognized for supporting the advancement of women in higher education. Continue reading
