Wright State Headlines
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May 4
Wright State’s student-run radio station earns national recognition with major equipment award
WWSU 106.9FM, Wright State’s student-operated radio station, received a major broadcast equipment upgrade that will improve its on-air sound quality and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students. Continue reading
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May 4
Moments that matter: Wright State’s Spring 2026 Commencement in photos
View a collection of images showcasing the joy and excitement of Wright State’s spring graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
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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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Academics
President Hopkins touts achievements, points to future during convocation
Increasing numbers of new, graduate and international students are helping grow the vibrancy of Wright State University, which is piling up successes and plans to build on its strengths… Continue reading
Screening of “ESCAPE FIRE: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare” to be shown at the Boonshoft School of Medicine
Documentary about U.S. health care open to the public
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine is one of more than 50 medical schools participating in a one-day national screening event of… Continue reading
Wright State University hires new director for National Center for Medical Readiness
Rufus Smith, a retired Brigadier General from the Ohio National Guard, takes the helm this week of the university’s medical preparedness and disaster training program. Continue reading
Let’s dance
Wright State sophomore Scotti Stoneburner dreams of dancing professionally.
Wright State sophomore Scotti Stoneburner has dreamed of dancing professionally since she was 12. Wright State’s Dance Program is helping her to make those dreams reality. Continue reading
Angie Loyd: Already an Ambassador
Angie Loyd will tell you that being an effective ambassador is not all that complicated. Sometimes all you need is a gentle word and a smile. Continue reading
Wright State grad Jake Schierloh spends summer interning at White House
Jake Schierloh, a 2012 Wright State University graduate, was one of nearly 150 young people who participated in the White House Internship Program this summer. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine Public Health Grand Rounds event to examine the state of the region’s trauma centers
A panel of experts will discuss “The State of the Region’s Trauma Centers” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3 to 4 p.m., at Wright State University in the Student Union Discovery Room. Continue reading
Rocsi Diaz urges Wright State freshmen to follow what they love
Rocsi Diaz, an Entertainment Tonight correspondent and former BET anchor, urged each student in Wright State University’s freshman class to find his or her passion and give back in that area. Continue reading
Wright State University Center for Healthy Communities to offer seminar on infant mortality in Ohio
In 2011, 1,088 Ohio infants died before their first birthday. Ohio’s 2010 infant mortality rate was 7.7 per 1,000 live births… Continue reading
Wright State Nonprofit Leadership Alliance hosts breakfast for local nonprofit agencies, professionals
Over 70 guests from more than 50 area nonprofit agencies gathered August 21 at Wright State University’s Nonprofit Leader Alliance (NLA) breakfast at the Dayton Cultural Center. Continue reading
