Wright State Headlines
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May 6
Sustained student effort brings pollinator garden to campus
Three years ago, a group of earth and environmental sciences students at Wright State University planted native wildflower seeds in starter trays with care, intention and optimism. Only grass sprouted. That wasn’t the beginning of the SEES garden they hoped … Continue reading
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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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Academics
University of Maine’s Sobolik named dean of Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts
Kristin D. Sobolik, an associate dean at the University of Maine, has been named dean of Wright State University’s College of Liberal Arts. Continue reading
New journal spotlights undergraduate research
How to win in the stock market, how to cope with domestic violence, and how to integrate premature babies into family life. Continue reading
Procter & Gamble to partner with Wright State on jobs, internships
The Procter & Gamble Company has decided to partner with Wright State University to create a pipeline of students with disabilities… Continue reading
Wright State awarded over $1.3M in state funds for hundreds of new internships with local businesses
Wright State university students in engineering, computer science, agriscience and financial services will soon benefit from more than 100 new internships… Continue reading
Wright State students know their business
For many students, finding professional workplace experience while in college is tough.
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Wright State, Dayton area to benefit from expanded broadband research sharing system
“Governor, the network is operational,” came the Skype-delivered message via statewide videoconferencing. Excited about the moment, Ohio Governor… Continue reading
Over 2,000 students earn degrees, praise at Wright State Fall Commencement
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins praised students, parents, faculty members and other supporters Saturday, Dec. 15 at the university’s Fall Commencement. Continue reading
Wright State hosts Ohio Physiological Society convention
Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine hosted the 27th annual meeting of the Ohio Physiological Society in October, bringing in more than 120 attendees from 14 Ohio universities. Continue reading
Wright State researcher part of first human gene therapy approved in West
The first human gene therapy approved for use in Europe owes its development in part to a Wright State University faculty member. Continue reading
Psychology professor and former SOPP Dean Leon VandeCreek to retire
Like the roses he cultivates in his backyard, Leon VandeCreek’s work at Wright State University over the past 18 years is in full bloom. Continue reading
