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 expert named to esteemed national DNA panel
An associate professor of virology at Wright State University, has been selected to serve on the prestigious 21-member Recombinant DNA Advisory Committee. Continue reading
“Relentless” attitude has accomplished much—President Hopkins
Record graduations and research funding, recognition for community engagement and new facilities are among many points of pride Wright State has achieved over the past five years. Continue reading
Common Text author to speak Monday, Sept. 10
Following her lecture, “Translating Worlds: Classroom by Day, Sweatshop by Night,” Kwok will sign copies of her book. Continue reading
Board of Regents appoints Gary LeRoy, M.D., to new Primary Care Scholarship Selection Committee
LeRoy, associate dean for student affairs and admissions and associate professor of family medicine, was one of seven physicians appointed to serve on the committee. Continue reading
Boonshoft School of Medicine family physician to receive Pfizer Teacher Development Award
This award recognizes outstanding, new community-based physicians who combine clinical practice with part-time teaching of family medicine. Continue reading
Black feminist scholar will urge students to “Be Deliberate and Afraid of Nothing”
Clemons’ background in education, American studies and women’s studies have helped her build a teaching and research agenda that encourages… Continue reading
2012 Dayton Area Drug Survey finds decrease in many types of drug use
Biennial survey conducted by Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine shows alcohol remains most widely abused drug among teens
Results suggest a decrease in drug use among teens, but alcohol remains the most widely abused drug at all grade levels. Continue reading
Student to crank out ice cream business
It’s both a chilling concept and a smoking hot idea. A Wright State University student plans to use liquid nitrogen—minus 360-degree nitrogen—to make and sell ice cream. Continue reading
Wright State remembers Benjamin Schuster
Schuster helped shape the university, particularly its arts programs, through his generous support and patronage. Continue reading
Rainforest field course changes lives
Want to study abroad next spring? Check out this deal: Fly into Cusco, Peru, high in the Andes Mountains and take a van down the cloud-shrouded eastern slope… Continue reading
