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
Homegrown and farm raised
Ph.D. student Renee Albers conducting key pregnancy research from agricultural launching pad
Ph.D. student Renee Albers is conducting key pregnancy research in the in the Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology. Continue reading
World War I artifacts sought for local exhibit
Excerpt It’s the everyday items that will help show how Daytonians and the world were changed by the “war to end all wars” said Paul Lockhart, a Wright State University history professor. “The problem is a lot of diaries, letters … Continue reading
Award-winning web portal helps Wright State Physicians patients manage health care
Wright State Physicians patients can manage their health care through athenahealth’s Patient Portal, a nationally ranked online patient communication program. Continue reading
Ohio Mathematics Contest coming to Wright State on April 12
Elementary, middle school and high school students are invited to participate in the Ohio Mathematics Competition at Wright State on April 12. Continue reading
Video—Boy goes from helping troops in Afghanistan to attending Wright State
After risking his life as an interpreter for U.S. military forces in Afghanistan, Zia Anwari is now a first-year student at Wright State University. He was featured in an interview with WHIO-TV. Watch the report from WHIO News Center 7.
Teach the children well
Lake Campus instructor Betsy Crites cultivates next crop of elementary school teachers
A kindergarten teacher inspired Betsy Crites, teacher education instructor at the Lake Campus, to pursue her own career in education. Continue reading
ArtsGala planned for Wright State
Excerpt If you ask folks in our region to name their favorite community fundraising gala, chances are many will pick Wright State University’s annual ArtsGala. What makes this event so special are the 250 talented students who entertain guests with … Continue reading
Professor David Barr to lecture on ‘Politics of End Times’
Wright State emeritus professor David Barr will discuss “The Politics of End Times” when he delivers the 2014 Piediscalzi Lecture on April 2. Continue reading
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine class of 2014 participates in national Match Day event
Boonshoft School of Medicine students join thousands nationwide in learning where they will pursue residency training
Graduating students in the Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine learned which residency programs they will enter during a Match Day ceremony. Continue reading
New show at Stein Galleries features works by high school art teachers and their students
Works by area art teachers and their students are on display March 19–30 in a unique exhibition at Wright State’s Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries. Continue reading
