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
President’s Awards for Excellence recipients celebrated at event
The President’s Awards for Excellence for 2012 in the Staff and Outstanding Unit categories were celebrated Wednesday, October 10… Continue reading
Inaugural Alumni Speaker Series to feature globe-trotting alumna
Crothers graduated from in 1973 with a degree in political science and was a founding member of Wright State’s first Model United Nations team. Continue reading
Students celebrate innovation with second Wright Brothers Day
Wright State University hosted its second Wright Brothers Day Oct. 4 with historical and technology displays, Wright brothers re-enactors, a Wright flyer simulator and free pizza. Continue reading
Wright State wins $25,000 for sustainability efforts
National Office Furniture presented a $25,000 Gift of Inspiration to Wright State to support the university’s sustainability and environmentally friendly initiatives. Continue reading
Wright State University partners on plans for agriscience STEM academy
Wright State University plans to help form an agriscience STEM academy in Springfield. Continue reading
Raider Connect opens its doors
Student reporter Reilly Dixon, host of Student on the Scene, goes on location to find out more. Continue reading
Second Wright Brothers Day will celebrate innovation
Wright State University will host the second Wright Brothers Day next month to celebrate the university’s namesakes and the spirit of innovation they symbolize. Continue reading
Wright State professor has role in next Mars mission
The Department of Physics professor is a member of the science team for Mars MAVEN, next in line for a ride to the Red Planet. Continue reading
Disaster dogs focus of training clinic at Calamityville
Trainers at the Working Dog Critical Care Clinic instructed handlers on how to treat their injured canines when immediate medical care isn’t available. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. student recognized internationally for research
At an International Motoneuron Meeting in Australia, Adam Deardorff was recognized by leading scientists and clinicians from North America, Europe and Australasia with an award for the best oral presentation by a student. Continue reading
