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 alumna releases cabaret album
Leslie Irene Benson returns as half of the new “piano pop cabaret project.” Continue reading
Convent Capers
When most people think of nuns, their minds do not immediately jump to musical comedy. Continue reading
Green and gold add to day of red, white and blue
The Wright State Alumni Association provided the float, and the cheerleaders and Emerald Jazz dance team provided plenty of spirit… Continue reading
Beavercreek student wins full ride to Wright State
In 200 words or less a local high school student made it clear a scholarship to Wright State University would positively impact his career… Continue reading
Wright State celebrates 73rd commencement
A 70-year-old student, a teen who earned his bachelor’s in just three college quarters and a female pioneer… Continue reading
Wright State grad sings national anthem at MLB game
Wright State alumnus Nick Verina sang the national anthem at a Major League Baseball game in May. Verina sang at a Washington Nationals game in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Wright State graduate Ann Weisgarber shortlisted for Ohioana Book Award
Wright State University alumna and award-winning author Ann Weisgarber is one of six finalists… Continue reading
On the wings of love
One family shares their personal journey through childhood cancer and how they are now bringing comfort and joy to other families facing a similar battle
A can of Coke sat in the car of Jim and Christine Neitzke on that cold Friday night in February 2010. It belonged to their 10-year-old son Matt. Continue reading
