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
Wright State successfully issues $25M in bonds; university collaboration and student engagement keys to success
Two hours, maybe less? That’s how long it took Wright State University, with its A1, stable outlook Moody’s rating, to raise $25 million… Continue reading
Funny Girl opens at Wright State
The legendary Broadway musical that propelled Barbra Streisand to superstardom and inspired Glee’s Rachel Berry has taken the stage at Wright State University. Continue reading
Center for Global Health to present panel on health disparities Nov. 6
In the Dayton region and throughout the nation, life expectancy, incidence of disease and access to health care vary widely depending on income level, race and other socioeconomic factors Continue reading
President Hopkins tours automotive supplier as part of community visit
Wright State University President David R. Hopkins got an up-close look at a thriving automotive supplier as part of a visit to communities in the Wright State University Lake Campus area. Continue reading
Spinal cord circuit that controls body movement focus of Wright State neuroscience research
Ahmed Obeidat – who obtained his M.D. at The Jordan University of Science and Technology – is pursuing his Ph.D. at Wright State University in neurophysiology and is among the research stars… Continue reading
Ohio students to visit Wright State, immerse themselves in language fun
High school and college students from schools all over Ohio will visit Wright State to sharpen their bilingualism in coming weeks. Continue reading
Filmmakers’ project tapped by Sundance Institute
Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar’s latest endeavor, Reinvention Stories, is one of six projects selected for the Sundance Institute’s New Frontier Story Lab. Continue reading
Upward Bound program awarded $1.25 million grant
Wright State University has won a $1.25 million grant to fund Upward Bound, a program designed to provide disadvantaged high school students… Continue reading
Wright State announces aerospace jobs center
Wright State University, elected officials and aerospace industry representatives announced the opening of a new center to enhance the state’s aerospace and defense workforce… Continue reading
Wright State students learn to teach through partnerships with Chinese university
Dayna Foster underwent an eye-opening cultural experience when she taught at the Dalian Institute of Science and Technology in China. Continue reading
