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
Helping hands
Importance of community service opens the eyes of students in Wright State’s First-Year Seminar course
First-year students gained valuable community service opportunities as part of a First-Year Seminar course. Continue reading
Wright State University Foundation launches Students First Fund
New grants program will support student success initiatives
All Wright State students, faculty and staff with a creative concept to promote student success are welcome to apply for a Students First Fund grant. Continue reading
U.S. News ranks Wright State online programs among best for 2019
U.S. News & World Report recognizes Wright State’s online graduate programs in business, engineering and nursing. Continue reading
Pit stop
Wright State engineering students Ryan Slater and Alex Vehre find artistic outlet in pit orchestras
Freshmen roommates Ryan Slater and Alex Vehre have engineering and a love for playing music in common. Continue reading
Wright State students pay 100th birthday piano tribute to Irene Romanowski, longtime university music librarian
Irene Romanowski, retired music librarian at Wright State, established a scholarship for piano students. Continue reading
Public Health Careers 101 event to showcase opportunities in field’s growth
Public Health Careers 101 is designed to encourage attendees to explore the numerous careers and employment opportunities that exist within the growing field. Continue reading
Good footwork
When players on the Wright State men’s basketball team laced up their sneakers to play the visiting Flames from UIC on Dec. 28, the entire Raiders coaching staff arrived shoeless. Continue reading
Wright State Board of Trustees votes to implement last, best offer for AAUP-WSU
Trustees said the action was necessary to move the university forward beyond negotiations, which have proceeded for nearly two years. Continue reading
Madhavi Kadakia named associate dean for research affairs at Boonshoft School of Medicine
Madhavi Kadakia has served as chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Wright State since 2015. Continue reading
Fall 2018 commencement ceremony in photos
Wright State University honored nearly 1,700 graduating students at its fall commencement ceremony Dec. 15 in the Wright State Nutter Center. Continue reading
