Wright State Headlines
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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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Apr 29
Wright State to award honorary doctorate to publishing executive Kirk Davis at spring commencement
Kirk Davis, a former musical theatre student who led the nation’s largest newspaper company, will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters during Wright State’s commencement ceremony on May 2. Continue reading
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Apr 28
Wright State students spot the finish line, celebrate Spring Semester’s end at April Craze
The 14th annual April Craze gave students a chance to let loose, dance, enjoy great food and enjoy that summer is right around the corner. Continue reading
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Apr 28
Chick-fil-A near Wright State’s Dayton Campus approved by Beavercreek City Council
The new Chick-fil-A restaurant will serve as a foundational component of Raider Row, a larger commercial development planned on land near Wright State University that spans portions of both Beavercreek and Fairborn. Continue reading
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Alumni
Wright State grad explores educational value of hip-hop
Darius Prier, a double Wright State graduate who is now education professor at Duquesne University, examines how hip-hop is a culturally relevant form of education in a new book. Continue reading
Student on the Scene—The Nearly Naked Mile
If you were at Wright State on the morning of Oct. 5, you may have seen what you thought was a nudist colony taking over campus. Continue reading
Sundance alumna and Wright State grad launches Kickstarter campaign for her new documentary
With A Single Bullet, the new documentary from Sundance alumna and Wright State motion picture graduate Selena Burks-Rentschler… Continue reading
’03 Alumna, radio host back in Dayton
Radio listeners across the Miami Valley have welcomed an old friend back into their lives. Gina Ferraro is again on the radio airwaves, but this time… Continue reading
Wright State grad Jake Schierloh spends summer interning at White House
Jake Schierloh, a 2012 Wright State University graduate, was one of nearly 150 young people who participated in the White House Internship Program this summer. Continue reading
Former Wright State golfer Jesse Hutchins earns first eGolf tour title
Former Wright State golfer Jesse Hutchins won the HGH Hotels Classic at Rock Barn in Conover, N.C., over the weekend. Continue reading
Wright State student turns passion for reading into new library
An avid reader growing up, Danielle Baker could always be seen with a book. Continue reading
Making higher education more accessible FORE Wright State students
The Wright State University Alumni Association is hosting its annual Legacy Scholarship Golf Outing Monday, August 19. Continue reading
Fairborn group will support veteran students returning from deployment
Two Wright State graduates have helped establish a local support group that will assist students and other veterans returning from military deployment. Continue reading
Horror film by Wright State grads released on Netflix, DVD
“True Nature,” a horror film produced by two Wright State motion pictures graduates, is now available on Netflix, other major streaming services and DVD. Continue reading
