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
No Shelf Required: Sue Polanka is Wright State’s globetrotter for eBook truth
Nine days, six presentations, four cities, 20,000 miles and an airplane ride every day except one. Continue reading
Wright State Saxophone Quartet strikes a chord in Scotland
The quartet traveled to St. Andrews, Scotland, to participate in the World Saxophone Congress. Continue reading
Two Emmy wins for Wright State alumnus’ aviation documentary
A documentary about a restored B-25 bomber that participated in the famous Doolittle Raiders bombing run of Japan has netted it’s director, a Wright State alum, two regional Emmys. Continue reading
Collegiate Chorale brings home double silvers from the World Choir Games
The Chorale competed at the Champions level with choirs from around the globe. Continue reading
Engineering students soak up African culture in bringing solar power to medical clinic
When a group of Wright State engineering students went to central Africa for a project in June, they pretty much accomplished what they expected to… Continue reading
Center for Healthy Communities announces 2012 Health Promotion Program Award recipients
Montgomery County Care and Five Rivers Health Centers were selected in the established program and new program categories respectively. Continue reading
Reichert and Bognar win big with film about local dancer
“Sparkle” won the Audience Award for Best Short Documentary at SilverDocs, the largest documentary film festival in the United States. Continue reading
Wright State bolsters relations with sister city universities
Research partnerships and initiatives for future collaboration are being forged between Wright State and several European universities. Continue reading
Wright State strengthens its Turkish connection
An expedition to Turkey by a Dayton-area delegation that included Wright State University produced Memoranda of Understandings with several Turkish universities. Continue reading
CORE Scholar revives articles online
Wright State faculty members have a fast new option for publishing scholarly materials, from their latest works to previously published articles. Continue reading
