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
Fantastic voyage
Caroline Cao reaches stratosphere in higher education as an engineer and medical pioneer
Wright State professor Caroline Cao is an expert in the design and evaluation of enabling technology, such as haptics, navigational aids, and surgical simulation, for minimally invasive surgery. Continue reading
Dynamic Duo
Wright State University’s first female president and provost share their thoughts on being women leaders in higher education and their hopes for Wright State’s future
President Cheryl B. Schrader and Provost Susan Edwards are blazing trails at Wright State. Continue reading
Food for thought
Raider Food Pantry moves to new, larger quarters to provide better service to students
The Raider Food Pantry will host a grand reopening on Monday, April 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. in its new space in 055 Student Union. Continue reading
Stage set for annual ArtsGala at Wright State
The annual ArtsGala, scheduled for Saturday, April 13, raises scholarship funds for Wright State’s outstanding fine and performing arts students. Continue reading
Warm hug
Fleece blankets for sick and traumatized children were cut, tied and labeled by Wright State students and employees April 2 in the Student Union Atrium. Continue reading
Medical school to hold 14th Annual Global Health Initiative Symposium and Global Food Tasting
The May 2 event will raise funds for medical students participating in the Boonshoft School of Medicine International Education Program. Continue reading
Sexual assault awareness week at Wright State
Wright State will celebrate survivors of sexual assault by hosting events that raise awareness and encourage discussion from April 1 to April 4. Continue reading
Buddhism scholar Alicia Turner to speak at Wright State on April 4 about violence in Myanmar
The Piediscalzi Lecture in Religion will feature Alicia Turner’s talk on “The Violence of Buddhist Tolerance: Escalating Religious Difference in Myanmar/Burma.” Continue reading
ArtsGala at 20
Stage set for a magical evening featuring all the arts at Wright State
ArtsGala, which showcases all the fine and performing arts at Wright State University in one place and time, celebrates its 20th year on April 13 in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading
Foreign affairs
Wright State ratcheting up efforts to recruit international students, expand education abroad
Wright State is expanding its efforts to recruit international students, enhance its Study Abroad Program, partner with faculty on internationalization efforts and build international components into the curriculum. Continue reading
