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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Around Campus
American Factory
Latest documentary by Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar premieres in Dayton
“American Factory,” by professor emeritus Julia Reichert and former motion pictures faculty member Steven Bognar, is now streaming on Netflix. Continue reading
MBA student Mandy Shoopman organizing tornado relief run/walk
The Dayton Tornado Relief 5K/10K Run/Walk Benefiting The Foodbank takes place Sept. 15 at Island MetroPark in Dayton. Continue reading
Overseas opportunity
2019 Wright State grad Dhanashri Desai completes engineering internship at Ingersoll Rand in India
Dhanashri Desai, who graduated from Wright State in May with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, returned to her native India for a valuable internship. Continue reading
Amidst tragedy, Wright State grad student finds a way to give back
Brooke Evans, a school counseling graduate student, passed out homemade dog treats and offered pets and pictures with her dogs to raise funds for the victims of the Dayton mass shooting. Continue reading
Flight school
C-17, Honor Guard, MIA lab part of Wright-Patterson tour for Wright State officials
Wright State faculty, staff and administrators were part of a delegation of higher education representatives who toured Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading
LEAP hosts international potluck to wrap up summer semester
LEAP Cultural Hours are designed to introduce international students to other cultures, meet new people and practice their English skills outside of class. Continue reading
Port in a storm
Wright State staff member Ashley Browning operates donation center for tornado victims
Ashley Browning, project manager for the SARDI Program, opened The Heartbeat to distribute goods and foods to those affected by the Memorial Day tornadoes. Continue reading
Machine learning
Frances Smith blossoms into galleried photographer after discovering the camera at Wright State
As a senior Frances Smith developed a thesis photography project exploring her struggle to understand and make peace with her inner self. Continue reading
Wright State holds campus gathering to mourn victims of Dayton mass shooting
Megan Betts, a senior environmental sciences student who also sang in a campus choir, was killed during the Oregon District tragedy. Continue reading
Mutual aid
The Wright State Police Department hosted a tour of the Dayton Campus for the Regional Emergency Response Team as a part of the team’s monthly training. Continue reading
