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
Energy source
Second annual Energy Fair draws local students to Wright State
Elementary school students learned about energy conservation and efficiency from high school students well-versed on the topics at the Energy Fair. Continue reading
Wright State named Top 3 campus for students with physical disabilities
Wright State was recognized as one of the best universities in the nation for students with physical disabilities. Continue reading
Wright State’s 7th annual Network for Education Renewal Conference set for March 9
The Learn Local WSUNER Conference for local educators, administrators, organizations and the Wright State community will be held March 9. Continue reading
Women’s basketball team wins first outright Horizon League regular season title
Both the women's and men's teams secure the top seed in the Horizon League tournament
The Wright State women’s basketball team opens the Horizon League tournament at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s tournament game at 8 p.m. at the Nutter Center on Match 5. Continue reading
Professionals in criminal justice share insights, career advice with Wright State students
Wright State students interested in criminal justice careers interacted with alumni and other professionals who have flourished in those fields. Continue reading
International leadership expert Bernd Vogel to keynote Organizational Effectiveness Lecture Series
Creating Energy in Your Organization: Finding the Spark to Support Change will focus on how leaders strategically activate, use and maintain energy, how it drives great organizations and helps leaders create change and reap its benefits. Continue reading
Market value
Wright State business students help LEAP market pronunciation course to local international professionals
As part of a Small Business Marketing Planning course, Raj Soin College of Business students have developed a marketing plan for the Learning English for Academic and Professional Purposes Intensive English Program. Continue reading
Engaging experience
Wright State’s new Agents of Change community-engagement course a hot ticket with students
The new Agents of Change course empowers students to become more active citizens, create partnerships with community groups and promote positive change. Continue reading
Bean scene
Wright State’s student-run ReyRey Café turning in its best year yet
Operated by business students, the ReyRey Café in Rike Hall earned a profit for an entire semester for the first time since it opened in 2015. Continue reading
Ring leader
Wright State music student Noah Carpenter brings the carillon to life from atop a bell tower at a Middletown church
Noah Carpenter, organ performance and vocal music education major, may be the youngest carillonneur in the country. Continue reading
