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
Costa Rican students, teachers benefit from Wright State alum’s Peace Corps stint
Wright State alumnus Carl Weitz worked with students and English teachers in Costa Rica as a member of the Peace Corps. Continue reading
Teradata COO to discuss power of analytics in talk at Wright State
Teradata Chief Operations Officer Bruce A. Langos will discuss using analytics to transform business and higher education on Oct. 16. Continue reading
French connection
Wright State’s Benjamin Hirt brings cheese making, artisanal foods into the teaching sphere
Wright State French instructor Benjamin Hirt uses cheese making with French language lessons to help students better appreciate the history and culture of France. Continue reading
Video: Wright brothers honored at Wright Sate
Celebrating innovation and aviation at Wright State University. The school held a special celebration Thursday ahead of Wright Brothers Day on Sunday. The university is named in honor of the Wright Brothers, and today’s party featured speakers, re-enactors and flight … Continue reading
Study abroad myth buster
Annual fair, increased scholarship support aimed at opening eyes, doors for students
A growing effort by Wright State to increase both scholarship money for travel abroad and encounters with students who have already done it is under way. Continue reading
Wright State nursing professor wins federal research grant
Wright State nursing professor Sherry Farra will lead a three-year study on the impact of virtual reality training in newborn intensive care units. Continue reading
Wright State grad named chief scientist at Air Force intelligence agency
Excerpt A Wright State University graduate was named chief scientist at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center and will be a primary advisor to the military commander at the secretive agency. Curtis A. Rowland, a 32-year veteran at the … Continue reading
Business Dean Joanne Li named to Dayton BizWomen Power 50 list
Excerpt Joanne Li is dean of the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. Wright State has been growing its business school under Li’s helm, which aids business growth across the Dayton region. She also has taken a role … Continue reading
Book smart
Wright State students create libraries out of old newspaper racks
Wright State students turn old newspaper racks into miniature libraries to promote reading among Dayton youth. Continue reading
Camera calculus
Communication professor Elliot Gaines teaching water, wildlife video skills to science students
Wright State communication professor Elliot Gaines works to equip science students with the skills to effectively communicate science to the public. Continue reading
