Wright State Headlines
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May 15
For the record
2008 public history grad Jennifer Haney Conover was honored as the School of Graduate Studies Outstanding Alumna for her distinguished career in archives and records management and mentorship of Wright State students. Continue reading
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May 14
Lessons lived, learned and happily shared
2026 graduate Anna Lawson earned her marketing degree debt-free, studied abroad in Spain and landed an internship through Career Hub by taking advantage of Wright State’s financial aid, scholarships and career services. Continue reading
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May 13
Wright State’s designation as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense extended through 2031
Wright State’s Master of Science in Cyber Security trains students in network and computer security, security attacks and defenses, secure computing practices and legal aspects of cybersecurity. Continue reading
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May 11
Wright State professor brings global food bank research into the classroom to inspire real-world learning and solutions
A recent trip to India by Dan Warshawsky, professor of geography and chair of the School of Social Sciences and International Studies, will help inspire a new course and give students a better understanding of global food insecurity. Continue reading
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May 7
Wright State names Timothy J. Bunning interim dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Timothy J. Bunning, retired chief technology officer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, was named interim dean of Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science. Continue reading
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Student Success
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
More than 1,650 students to graduate this spring across Wright State’s Dayton and Lake Campuses
984 bachelor’s degrees, 458 master’s degrees, 9 doctoral degrees awarded; associate degrees more than doubled
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
First-year students celebrated at inaugural certificate ceremony
With applause echoing through the Student Union, nearly 500 students, family members, faculty and staff celebrated a defining milestone — the completion of the first year — at Wright State’s inaugural First-Year Certificate Ceremony. Continue reading
Wright State celebrates more than 1,000 graduates at fall 2025 commencement
More than 1,000 students celebrated the culmination of years of hard work during Wright State University’s fall 2025 commencement ceremonies. Continue reading
More than 1,000 students to graduate at Wright State’s fall commencement ceremonies
Wright State University will hold its fall graduate commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. and its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. in the Nutter Center. Continue reading
Wright State’s Take Flight Program helps students soar high
Now in its fourth year, Wright State’s Take Flight program not only is on course with its original flight plan but also is seeing nothing but blue skies of success. Continue reading
Student Success Center expands services to support Wright State students
Wright State’s Student Success Center serves as a hub of support for students, offering everything from tutoring and academic coaching to mentorship programs and community-building activities. Continue reading
Donors invited to ‘Give Back to the Pack’ on Wright Day to Give, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1
Wright Day to Give donors are encouraged to support the university area that is most meaningful to them on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Continue reading
More than 2,400 Wright State students to live on Dayton Campus, most in 10+ years
More than 1,250 returning students and 1,150 new students will live on Wright State’s Dayton Campus this fall. Continue reading
Life at the Lake: Lake Campus celebrates one year of Lowdy
Lowdy Laker, the Lake Campus mascot, is based on the legend of the Hoedag of Grand Lake, which for more than a century, has lurked in Grand Lake St. Marys. Continue reading
