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
Badge behavior: Prestigious German Armed Forces badge object of ROTC competition
Wright State ROTC cadets train to win coveted German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. Continue reading
J.R. Martinez to be keynote speaker at Wright State Academy of Medicine Annual Dinner on April 23
Motivational speaker, U.S. Army veteran, Dancing With The Stars winner, actor and best-selling author J.R. Martinez will speak at the Wright State University Academy of Medicine annual dinner and distinguished guest lecture. Continue reading
A game and a plan
Wright State women’s basketball player Courtney Boyd tells her story of growing up and making the best of her situation as a child and now young adult in NCAA Champion Magazine. NCAA author Amy Wimmer Schwarb and photographer Amanda Goehlert … Continue reading
Dance Ensemble to demonstrate program’s versatility in Spring Concert
Wright State Dance Ensemble will hold its Spring Dance Concert and offer its annual Dance Intensive Workshop for high school students. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students to hold marrow donor registry drive
Marrow donor registry drive on April 23 will benefit 9-year-old boy who has a rare blood disease. Continue reading
Screening of film on War on Drugs planned at Boonshoft School of Medicine
Boonshoft School of Medicine student groups will host a screening and discussion of documentary on the War on Drugs on April 24. Continue reading
Amigos Latinos Alumni Gala to raise money for Latino Wright State students
The inaugural Amigos Latinos Alumni Gala is set for Saturday, May 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Wright State University Nutter Center. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine students to hold canned food drive
Students will collect items on campus, visit area neighborhoods
Students from the Boonshoft School of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma Medical Society will collect canned food around campus. Continue reading
Senior Thesis Exhibition now open to art lovers
Art students celebrate the culmination of their Wright State education during the annual Senior Thesis Exhibition through May 4 in the Stein Galleries. Continue reading
Video—Wright State University president makes a visit
Wright State University President Dr. David Hopkins was the guest of honor at St. Marys Rotary meeting Wednesday afternoon. Dr. Hopkins updated rotary members on the ongoing efforts at Wright State University Lake Campus, which includes adding programs to the … Continue reading
