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
Junior Teresa Rapking named Wright State Student Employee of the Year
Teresa Rapking majors in early childhood education and works as a student assistant in the Office of the Registrar. Continue reading
The Wall
‘Before I Die’ class project invites campus reflections
Students in Communicating Through Chronic Illness and End of Life course set up Wall to inspire others to think about what they want to do before they die. Continue reading
Organized duffel bag wins entrepreneur contest
Wright Venture is an entrepreneurial opportunity modeled after “Shark Tank,” an ABC–TV reality competition series that features aspiring entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel of potential investors. Continue reading
Wright State students brainstorm solutions to plastic in oceans at Innovation Weekend
Wright State students from across the university came together to devise solutions to plastic waste in the world’s oceans at the spring Innovation Weekend. Continue reading
‘I am a warrior’
Theatre studies major Nerissa Jheanelle finds her voice with impressive display of theatre and performing arts
Nerissa Jheanelle, a theatre studies major, has been prolific at Wright State, producing a play, a dance, a movie and a musical. Continue reading
Wright State International Festival to celebrate its 35th year on April 27 with Trip Around the World theme
The International Festival will be held Saturday, April 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Gala galore
The 20th annual ArtsGala drew hundreds of people to enjoy the arts and raise scholarship funds for fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Wright State Engineers Without Borders chapter begins service project in Uganda
Students from Wright State’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders spent their spring break in Uganda working on a sanitation project. Continue reading
Roundtable discussion on cost of war from a humanities lens to be held at Wright State on April 24
“Mother Courage and Her Children,” which Wright State’s Theatre produced in February, will set the tone for a roundtable discussion on war and peace. Continue reading
Wright State Spring Dance Concert set for April 25-28
The Wright State Dance Ensemble will premiere works by guest choreographers Ray Mercer and Ashley Walton and dance faculty members during the Spring Dance Concert. Continue reading
