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
Raider reach
Students at Fulton Elementary School in Springfield got a chance to shoot, dribble and pass with the Wright State University men’s basketball team. Continue reading
Costume craze
Elizabeth Bourgeois and her Wright State team win prestigious HighBall Halloween fashion competition
Elizabeth Bourgeois, assistant professor of costume design, worked with a team of Wright State students and alums to create the winning costume. Continue reading
Raider Open House
High school and transfer students invited to experience Wright State Nov. 3
Raider Open House on Saturday, Nov. 3, gives prospective undergraduate students, transfer students and their families a glimpse of all that Wright State University has to offer. Continue reading
Good business
The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business hosted guidance counselors from 15 high schools from around Raider Country. Continue reading
Searching for his own sound
Wright State piano student David Chi Tou Lao wins international competition in Singapore
He once gave up piano. Now Wright State sophomore David Chi Tou Lao is determined to make a name for himself as a pianist. Continue reading
Bringing history to life
Wright State University launches $6.5 million fundraising campaign to create a new home for priceless archives
Discover Your Story will transform the former corporate headquarters of the Wright-Patt Credit Union at 2455 Presidential Drive into the new home of Special Collections and Archives. Continue reading
U.S. Army names Wright State a Center of Excellence for Nursing
The designation makes the Wright State College of Nursing and Health a preferred destination for ROTC cadets who want to work as nurses. Continue reading
Taking the lead
Wright State biologist Paula Bubulya takes part in prestigious HERS Summer Institute for higher education leaders
Inspired by her HERS institute experience, Paula Bubulya wants to help Wright State hire and retain more faculty of color and women in science and expand the mentoring of junior faculty campuswide. Continue reading
Tunnel of Oppression draws hundreds
The Tunnel of Oppression is an eye-opening experience designed to help first-year students at Wright State University appreciate diversity and fight discrimination. Continue reading
Learning to Lean In
Wright State University faculty and staff members shared experiences and learned from each other during the Wright Womxn’s Leadership Network inaugural speaker event. Continue reading
